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An 8-day-old female infant was taken to the ER for breathing and feeding difficulties. She was born full-term via spontaneous vaginal delivery at 39 weeks gestation to a 21-year-old mother. The mother stated that the infant has had nasal congestion since birth, which worsened by day 5. The nasal discharge is described as thin and clear, with an occasional thick white mucus plug removed by a bulb aspirator. After three days, the mother noticed that the infant had difficulty feeding due to excessive nasal secretions, hence the consultation. The infant tested positive for RSV on a nasal swab. Which of the following statements is correct regarding RSV?