To test for and confirm a diagnosis of RSV infection, a PCR test is used on a nose or throat swab.1
RSV does not have any specific treatments available, but can often be managed with rest and lots of fluids.1,2
Some people, especially vulnerable groups, may require other treatment from their doctor or in hospital.1,2
"When I first went to the doctor, the test that they gave me was a nasal swab, and that is the test that determined I had RSV."
Tom,
former RSV patient
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References: 1. Better Health Channel. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) [updated 2023 May 18; accessed 2023 August 11]. Available from: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv. 2. Healthdirect. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). [accessed 2024 Feb 12]. Available from: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv.
