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Rospotrebnadzor reported mass cases of Coxsackie virus: how to protect yourself
Morning filters are simply necessary during the ARVI epidemic. All children entering kindergarten or school must be checked for ARVI symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, signs of intoxication). Rospotrebnadzor emphasizes that if a child shows any health symptoms, he or she should be isolated from other children "until complete recovery."
Additionally, mandatory measures are taken to isolate contact children to prevent the spread of infection among other children and staff.
The Coxsackie virus can cause a variety of symptoms. About half of those infected are asymptomatic. Some people suddenly develop fever, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, nausea, and abdominal pain. In some cases, there are no symptoms other than fever. Children under 15 are most often affected.
How can one assume that a child is infected with Coxsackie?
1. Coxsackie A virus infection usually presents with skin rash, upper respiratory tract lesions, stomatitis and herpangina (blisters on the oral mucosa and tonsils), conjunctivitis, scleritis and diarrhea. Meningitis outbreak.
2. Coxsackie B virus most often affects the heart, pleura, liver and pancreas, often causing severe abdominal pain, chest pain and rash. Coxsackie B (6 types) - causes inflammation of the heart muscle and liver, accompanied by headache, abdominal pain and fever, which can last up to 20 days.
3. The well-known hand-foot-mouth disease, in which a rash appears on the hands, feet, and mouth, can be caused by different strains of the Coxsackie virus: A5, A9, A10, A16, B1, B3. The rash usually becomes noticeable 1-2 days after the first symptoms appear, no different from most acute respiratory viral infections, including fever, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat. The same serotype can be transmitted from one person to another with different symptoms.
1. Maintaining hygiene is the main principle. Wash your hands after returning from a public place, after using the toilet and before eating. When drinking, use only bottled or boiled water. Wash fruits and vegetables with boiled water.
2. It is also important to avoid contact with people who have signs of respiratory and intestinal infections.
3. If you experience symptoms such as feeling unwell, fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, rash, headache or loose stools, including upon returning from the resort, you must immediately consult a doctor.