Tomato Flu News
"Among children, the primary symptoms are like other viral infections such as fever, rashes and pain in joints. Tomato flu is a self-limiting disease and there is no specific drug to treat it. Hence, the best option is to adhere to preventive measures of proper hygiene," said Dr Abhishek Shukla.
There is no specific treatment for tomato flu.
Medicines are given according to symptoms.
Tomato rash usually occurs on the tongue, gums, inside of the cheeks, palms and soles.
Tomato Flu is a disease that is affecting children. It is also being claimed that this is a new type of viral. In this DNA report, see every important information related to Tomato Flu.
Tomato Fever is spreading in India
Over 100 cases have been reported from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Odisha
The Centre has issued ADVISORY to the states
The medical practitioners have sounded an alarm over the spread of 'tomato flu' across the country.
The virus was first reported in Kerala on May 6, India has recorded over 80 cases till now.
Some of the recent outbreaks include the Monkeypox virus, which has now reached the endemic stage in almost 11 countries, Tomato Fever, largely observed in India and the most recent Scrub Typhus.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is an infectious disease that is caused by intestinal viruses and occurs mostly in children. The illness is rare in adults as they usually have immune systems strong enough to defend them from the virus.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) are common in children under 5 years old and causes sores called ulcers inside or around their mouth.
he Kerala government has formed a 24-member team to treat the children suffering from tomato flu.
To supervise the spread of tomato flu 3 teams have been formed, revenue inspector, health inspector, and police.
If you see the slightest symptoms, do not leave it behind, go to the doctor immediately.
Three teams have been deployed at each check post to prevent children with rashes and blisters from entering the state, IANS reported citing a Tamil Nadu health department official.
80 children got infected with Tomato Fever in Kerala
In this, children experience undiagnosed and unidentified fever
The tomato fever is affecting children below the age of five in Kerala
Karnataka Health Minister says there's no reason to panic
The main symptom of the tomato flu is large blisters the size of tomatoes which are red in colour
Debate is still on whether Tomato Fever is a viral fever or is an after-effect of chikungunya or dengue fever.
If a child is showing symptoms, they should be taken to the doctor immediately
In Tomato flu, children are showing rashes, skin irritation, dehydration, and red blisters
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