#tomato fever

[disaster-j]

Oh btw, for my Indians on here, there's a new virus called tomato flu/tomato fever that's spreading particularly amongst really young children. Rn only four states have been affected- Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Odisha and Kerala, but it's not looking good so people need to be vigilant. Especially with kids under 10 who are most affected and vulnerable. Here's a good article outlining details. Stay safe out there.

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Tomato Fever. Should parents be afraid of the new virus?

Tomato Fever. Should parents be afraid of the new virus?

Tomato fever, which is also called “tomato flu,” mostly affects kids under 5 years old. At first, its symptoms are similar to those of a cold, but after a while, a rash starts to show up on the body of the person who has it. Should the new virus make parents nervous? Is tomato fever dangerous for kids? This is a frequently asked question in parent groups. In one part of India, this strange…

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[drsharad]

What are Tomato Fever Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment? Dr. Sharad ENT

After the serious pandemic, still not at the end, tomato fever is here. The viral infection is known as "Tomato Fever" because those who catch it develop red, tomato-like blisters and rashes all over their bodies.

For More Information: https://www.drsharadent.com/what-is-tomato-fever-flu-and-its-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment/

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Why children are at increased risk of the viral Tomato flu fever

The Lancet Respiratory Journal which has already raised alarm bells over the contagious tomato fever has warned that young children between 1 to 5 years are more vulnerable to the disease as viral infections are common in this age group.

It further cautioned, if the outbreak of tomato flu in children is not controlled and prevented, it might lead to serious consequences by spreading in adults as well.

The study revealed that children are at increased risk of exposure to tomato flu as viral infections are common in this age group and the spread is likely to be through close contact.

The kids are also prone to this infection through use of nappies, touching unclean surfaces, as well as putting things directly into the mouth.

The rare viral infection has got its name on the basis of the eruption of red and painful blisters throughout the body that gradually enlarges to the size of a tomato, is currently in an "endemic state".

Read More:- Why children are at increased risk of the viral Tomato flu fever

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Tomato fever in kids: Symptoms that tend to confuse parents

Tomato fever in kids: Symptoms that tend to confuse parents

While reopening of faculties has introduced again some normalcy in the lives of youngsters, an amazing assault of allergic reactions, flu, typhoid, dengue infections are taking a giant bodily and psychological toll on them. Tomato flu (hand foot and mouth illness) is one an infection that is giving parents sleepless nights. Said to be extremely contagious, it’s spreading amongst kids,…

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TOMATO FLU

Tomato flu is most regularly spread through contact with respiratory discharges, like spit, bodily fluid, or sweat, from a tainted individual. It can likewise be spread through close contact with surfaces or articles that have been polluted with the infection.

Children who have tomato flu, have an unidentified fever. A youngster who is infected has rashes, itchy skin, and dehydration. Blisters appear on various body areas as a result of this. It is referred to as tomato flu or tomato fever since the blisters are often red in colour.

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‘Tomato Flu’ in India

Doctors have sounded an alarm over the “emergence of a new non-life-threatening virus called tomato flu among children below five years of age.