Nester's Microbiology: A Human Perspective
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RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is considered as a cause of infection of lower respiratory tracts. A person suffering from this infection often encounters with a cough, runny nose, and difficulty in breathing. Dusky color appears on an individual’s body that indicates that the person is not able to get a sufficient amount of oxygen. This disease sometimes proves fatal.
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