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Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus A Serious Concern In An Elderly Patient?

I have been diagnosed with RSV. I AM 71 with CAD , RA. I do have comprised immunie system. I am in hospital. I have a IV, O2, . They are doing tests for sepsis. What does that mean? I am also getting sloumedro in IV.. I read elderly adults with RSV IT CAN BE FATAL. MOST OF THHE INFORMATION is for infants, Help & thanks
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Hi,

All disease can be fatal. Seeing that you are capable of writing on this forum, I gather that you are clinically OK...? It seems like all supportive measures are taken, so I am sure you will be alright.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
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Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus A Serious Concern In An Elderly Patient?

Hi, All disease can be fatal. Seeing that you are capable of writing on this forum, I gather that you are clinically OK...? It seems like all supportive measures are taken, so I am sure you will be alright. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon