What do the initial signs of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in an infant include?
a. Rhinorrhea, wheezing, and fever
b. Tachypnea, cyanosis, and apnea
c. Retractions, fever, and listlessness
d. Poor breath sounds and air hunger
ANS: A
Symptoms such as rhinorrhea and a low-grade fever often appear first. OM and conjunctivitis may also be present. In time, a cough may develop. Wheezing is an initial sign as well. Progression of illness brings on the symptoms of tachypnea, retractions, poor breath sounds, cyanosis, air hunger, and apnea.
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