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What Causes Viral Bronchiolitis?
Hi my 6 month old is just getting over viral bronchiolitis but he is sweating quite a lot and his temp is 35.5. He had no temp during his virus. He's eating ok, plenty of wet nappies but does seem a little more fractious than normal. Is his temp ok? Thanks
Victoria Callaghan
Victoria Callaghan
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Acute bronhiolitis is most commonly caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV, also known as human pneumovirus). Other viruses which may cause this illness include metapneumovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, coronavirus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus. His temperature is low , give to him to drink hot water
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