Figure 2.

Possible consequences of the infection with hRSV during pregnancy on the fetus and infant. The infection with hRSV on a pregnant woman can develop mild symptoms such as cough, congestion, and in the more severe cases, the mother might need ICU-level care. Additionally, the infection with hRSV has been associated with preterm birth. This infection might cause alterations in the development of the fetus and promote more cases of neurological consequences on the infants, which can develop encephalitis, encephalopathy, and impaired language learning.