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Respiratory syncytial virus: Species of virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), also called human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) and human orthopneumovirus, is a virus that causes infections of the respiratory tract. It is a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus. Its name is derived from the large, multinucleated cells known as syncytia that form when infected cells fuse.

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New NHS Jab to protect premature babies from RSV [Video]

New NHS Jab to protect premature babies from RSV

The NHS is set to roll out a single, long-lasting injection this autumn to protect premature and vulnerable babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The jab offers a vital “protective bubble”..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 01:05Published

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