Tag: Rsv

Initially approved in 1986, ribavirin is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug used to treat specific viral infections, but its therapeutic use has evolved significantly over time due to new treatment paradigms.

Most children have been infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) by the age of two, but what many don't realize is that since it's a viral illness, **do you need antibiotics for RSV?** The answer is almost always no, as they are entirely ineffective against the virus itself. Treatment instead focuses on supportive measures to ease symptoms.