The majority of otherwise healthy infants who get RSV infectio | Paediatrics videos & books

The majority of otherwise healthy infants who get RSV infections will tolerate the course without complications. Some rare complications can occur in infants with risk factors, which include prematurity; cardiac or pulmonary disease or immune system dysfunction. Premature infants are at particular risk for apnea. It is prudent to observe premature infants for apnea in the first few days of their RSV infection. Afull sepsis workup would not be warranted in an otherwise well-appearing, afebrile, infant. RSV-IVIG is not indicated for acute management of RSV infections. Likewise, it is unwarranted to begin antimicrobial therapy without a clear indication.