Living with Parainfluenza virus type 3 infectious disease
A common virus that causes coughs and colds, and can lead to chest infections in babies, young children, and some adults.
Understanding Parainfluenza virus type 3 infectious disease
Symptoms usually start 2 to 7 days after exposure and clear up in 7 to 10 days. It can also cause bronchiolitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Babies, young children, older adults, and people with weak immune systems are more at risk for complications. Most adults have antibodies but can still get it again.
Signs & symptoms
GARD says symptoms may include:
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Bronchiolitis, bronchitis, or pneumonia (in some people)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
A virus called human parainfluenza virus type 3 causes this infection. It spreads from an infected person through coughing, sneezing, and touching.
Also known as: human respirovirus 3 caused disease or disorder; human respirovirus 3 disease or disorder; human respirovirus 3 infectious disease; infection caused by human parainfluenza virus 3; infection caused by parainfluenza virus 3; infection due to human parainfluenza virus 3
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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