Understanding RSV

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of common respiratory presentations in children. It can cause cold symptoms, and in young children, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. While severe disease requires tertiary care, the vast majority of children with RSV will seek care from their primary care practitioners.

An updated understanding of the emerging trends in epidemiology, severity and evidence-based management will enable caregivers to ensure timely identification of this illness and to direct care to the safest and most appropriate approaches, based on the symptoms of the child, and their at-risk characteristics.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the pathophysiology of RSV and its mechanisms of infectivity
2. Describe the global and local epidemiology and seasonality of RSV infection
3. Understand the mechanical and immunological disadvantage children under 2 years of age have with regards RSV infection
4. List the medical and socioeconomical risk factors that predispose children to severe RSV infection
5. Outline the long term sequelae of severe RSV infection

Provider Details
The Provider of this activity is Praxhub. Praxhub is an authorised Provider of education under the RACGP CPD Program and a Certified Learning Provider under the CPD Home 2023-24 CPD Program. This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria.