42 minutes agoThe tomato flu explodes in India
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Over 82 children younger than five years of age, mainly in the southern countries of India, have been infected with a new virus called tomato flu because of the formation of red bubbles that later resemble tomatoes. 26 other infections among children between one and...
Also known as tomato fever, scientists have not yet discovered the precise nature of the virus.
Officials have said that while the flu virus manifests symptoms similar to other viral infections, it is not related to coronary or monkey smallpox.
Early symptoms of the disease are similar to those of other viral infections and include mild temperatures, poor appetite, and often fever - followed throataches, oral wounds, and skin rashes.
These wounds are usually found in languages, gums, inside the cheeks, palms, and feet, reports Independent, broadcast Clancosova.tv.
Officials have said that if children show symptoms, they must quickly isolate themselves for 5-7 days to prevent the spread of infection on other children or adults.
