Often confused for a common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can in fact be serious and should be studied more closely. In studies led by Singapore General Hospital (SGH), researchers collaborating under the Program for Research in Epidemic Preparedness And REsponse (PREPARE) found that the illness could be of comparable severity to other more well-known respiratory viral infections (RVIs)—such as influenza and COVID-19.
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