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Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus Contagious?
How soon is RSV contagious? My grandson was diagnosed with it yesterday but has has cold like systems for two weeks. I have a sister 47 and going threw cemo. Should we be worried about her? Also have 2 pregnant ppl one almost due and one 3 months should we worry about them?
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is contagious and able to transmit from patient to nearby individuals.
So pregnant females and cancer patients on chemotherapy are at risk for RSV infection if RSV positive patient is sharing the same home.
So better to give mask to your grandson and also to the pregnant women and cancer patient to avoid cross transmission.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is contagious and able to transmit from patient to nearby individuals.
So pregnant females and cancer patients on chemotherapy are at risk for RSV infection if RSV positive patient is sharing the same home.
So better to give mask to your grandson and also to the pregnant women and cancer patient to avoid cross transmission.
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