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Increase in patients seeking treatment for respiratory syncytial virus in Melbourne

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A surge in cases of a COVID-like debilitating respiratory illness that can be particularly serious in children has seen hospital admissions and virus tests in Melbourne spike. As life returns to normal – sans lockdowns and social distancing – an increased number of Victorians have been diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as rhinovirus (which is similar to the common cold).
“We’re getting a lot of a bug called RSV – respiratory syncytial virus – especially in kids and it makes…

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