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Published On: Thu, Jan 3rd, 2013
Canada
Respiratory infections surge in Winnipeg infants
Respiratory infections surge in Winnipeg infantsThe Winnipeg Children?s Hospital has seen a surge in respiratory infections in infants and is urging parents to be more diligent in protecting their newborns.
A high number of young children have been admitted to hospital with RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), the leading cause of bronchiolitis ? an infection of the small airways in the lungs.
As a result, the children have needed specialized treatment, including wearing oxygen masks and even being put on a ventilator, according to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)...
Published On: Thu, Jan 3rd, 2013
Canada
Respiratory infections surge in Winnipeg infants
Respiratory infections surge in Winnipeg infantsThe Winnipeg Children?s Hospital has seen a surge in respiratory infections in infants and is urging parents to be more diligent in protecting their newborns.
A high number of young children have been admitted to hospital with RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), the leading cause of bronchiolitis ? an infection of the small airways in the lungs.
As a result, the children have needed specialized treatment, including wearing oxygen masks and even being put on a ventilator, according to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)...