Respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis Alexander K.C. Leung, MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP (UK & Irel), FRCPCH: James D. Kellner, MD, FRCPC; and H. Dele Davies, MD, FRCPC Calgary, Alberta, Canada and East Lansing, Michigan

Respiratory syncytial virus, the most common cause of bronchiolitis, is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in developed countries and accounts for substantial mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Children at increased rsk of developing severe bronchiolitis are those