What is another word for respiratory syncytial virus?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪspˈɪɹətəɹˌɪ sˈɪnsɪʃə͡l vˈa͡ɪɹəs] (IPA) 
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that infects the respiratory system, especially in infants and young children. RSV is often called a "cold" or "flu" virus, but it can cause more severe symptoms, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing. There are several synonyms for RSV, including pneumovirus, paramyxovirus, and syncytial virus. Pneumovirus is a genus of viruses that includes RSV, along with other related viruses that can cause respiratory infections. Paramyxovirus is a family of viruses that includes RSV and other viruses that cause illnesses such as measles and mumps. Syncytial virus refers to the way the virus infects cells by causing them to fuse together, forming syncytia.
