RSV is treated by: March 2013 (d)
Acyclovir
Ribavirin
Interferon
Abacavir
Ans. B i.e. Ribavirin Bronchiolitis MC Caused by Respiratory Synctial Virus/ RSV, MC in boys (less than 2 years), Chest X-ray shows: - Hyperinflation with - Multiple areas of interstitial infiltration May lead to asthma, Self limiting, DOC is ribavirin, Oxygen is helpful, RSV Immunoglobulins has no role in acute attacks, Antibiotics are not used initially