See the related questions below for more information. Human Parainfluenza virus (hPIV) is a single-stranded RNA influenza virus of the influenza virus types called <i><b>paramyxoviridae.</b></i> It is a very common cause of upper respiratory infections and other respiratory tract diseases in infants and young children.
Ogilvie Surname Origin. (Locality). From the lands of Ogilvie, in Scotland. It may come from the Welsh Ochil, a high place. Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.
Ogilvie syndrome is also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. It is appears to arise as a consequence of dysfunction of the nerves controlling motility. It should not be confused with a similar condition which is known as Hirschsprung disease where these nerves are absent from birth.