10 Signs and Symptoms of RSV

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Symptom #8: Poor Appetite

Poor appetite, or anorexia, is a common symptom of various conditions. In infection, it occurs as part of the acute phase response, which is triggered by peptidoglycans or lipopolysaccharides present in bacteria cell walls, double stranded viral RNA, bacterial DNA, and viral glycoproteins. These structures trigger the production of proinflammatory cytokines, which has an effect on appetite.

While poor appetite may be harmless in adults, younger children, and infants who are not eating or drinking should be seen by a medical professional. Younger patients with an RSV infection may also have trouble drinking.

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