Dr. Rasha Gamal, Director of Abu El-Reesh Japanese Hospital, Kasr El-Ainy, Cairo University, said: Respiratory syncytial virus It is known for more than 60 years and it is not a new matter, and a child until the age of two years is infected with it at least once, following up that recovery from the syncytial virus does not confer continuous immunity and it is possible to re-infect it.
Dr. Rasha Gamal explained in statements to “The Seventh Day” that the syncytial virus is present and known, explaining that the infection rate with the virus before the emergence of the Corona virus was 70% and with the application of precautionary measures during the Covid 19 pandemic, the percentage of syncytial infection decreased to 17% and following the retreat from procedures and measures. After Corona, the infection rate of syncytial infection increased once more to 70%.
And the director of Abu Al-Rish Hospital continued, that the syncytial virus has a familiar role and does not necessitate the closure of schools, and we only need to adhere to preventive measures, wash hands, and wear a mask for children in case of infection, explaining that there is no treatment for the virus, but rather it is a treatment for symptoms, meaning in the event of a high temperature, the child is given a fever reducer. As for taking antibiotics, it is only in the case of a bacterial infection, and that is diagnosed following conducting a blood test.