So far the cases have been reported in children from India.
Courtesy RT in Spanish | The name is given to immense blisters that appear on the skin
A new highly contagious viral infection, dubbed ‘tomato flu’ or ‘tomato fever’, is spreading among children in India.
Its name is due to the red and painful blisters that cover the entire body of the infected person, and gradually grow to the size of a tomato.
The first contagion was detected on May 6 in the state of Kerala and on July 26, more than 82 children under the age of five had been infected.
The disease has also been reported in the state of Odisha, where 26 children between the ages of one and nine were infected, as well as in Tamil Nadu, the Lancet Respiratory Journal recently reported.
The main symptoms include high fever, skin rashes, and severe joint pain. However, “the rare viral infection is in an endemic state and is considered not life-threatening,” the specialists say.
“Children are at higher risk of exposure to tomato flu, as viral infections are common in this age group and are likely to spread through close contact. Young children are also prone to this infection by wearing diapers, touching dirty surfaces, and putting things directly into their mouths.
Experts believe that tomato flu could be a side effect of chikungunya or dengue fever, or a new variant of viral hand, foot and mouth disease.
So far there is no specific drug to treat it, but it is recommended to isolate the patient for a period of between five and seven days from the onset of symptoms to prevent the spread of infection, as well as maintain good hygiene and disinfection and prevent the affected person from sharing their personal belongings.
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