RSV testing detects the presence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in nasal secretions. RSV is a common viral respiratory infection that tends to be seasonal, causing community epidemics in young children, older adults, and in the immunocompromised. Outbreaks typically begin in November or December and disappear in early spring. In these high-risk groups, RSV can cause pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
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