Question 133 · LEK · Bronchiolitis
A 4-month-old infant was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Prior to the infection the child was healthy. In the rapid test of the smear from the nasopharynx RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) antigens were detected. Indicate the proper treatment in this case:
- A. symptomatic treatment.
- B. specific immunoglobulins.
- C. monoclonal antibodies against RSV.
- D. ribavirin.
- E. antibiotic penetrating to the respiratory tract.
Hint
Consider what the evidence supports for an otherwise healthy infant with established RSV bronchiolitis.
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