VIRAL INFECTION53_1slide.pdf

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Respiratory syncytial virus(RSV)• Most common cause of self- limitedrespiratory tract infection in youngchildren eg, bronchiolitis, , pneumonia• Transmitted by respiratory droplet andsecretion

histopathology• Upper respiratory tract- mucosal hyperemia, swelling withpredominant infiltration of lymphocytes,monocytes and plasma cells- mucous overproduction causingobstruction of nasal cavity, sinuses andeustachian tube

histopathology• Upper respiratory tract- mucosal hyperemia, swelling withpredominant infiltration of lymphocytes,monocytes and plasma cells- mucous overproduction causingobstruction of nasal cavity, sinuses andeustachian tube

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