All children encounter syncytial virus in the first or second winter. But this year, the bronchiolitis epidemic began in September, as soon as their older brothers and sisters returned to school, spending the day in the classroom without masks… In most cases, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is not responsible for one. from the first cold of infants; however, in 30% of them, the infection descends into the lungs and causes bronchiolitis, which is very uncomfortable for babies. “In infants, especially under 2 months, the bronchioles are really small, and when the virus causes inflammation there, it’s very difficult for the secretions to be evacuated.” explains Pr: Jacques Brouard, a pediatrician at the University Hospital of Caen. After 2 months, airways widen, muscles strengthen, immunity improves.
Syncytial virus is not the only cause of bronchiolitis, but it is involved in 60 to 80% of them and a very large…
Source: Le Figaro
