It is reported that several regions of Russia have complained of a disease in children with symptoms similar to the Coxsackie virus.
According to media reports, outbreaks of the disease were observed in the Krasnodar Territory and the Moscow Region. Presumably, the virus could have entered Russia along with vacationers returning from Turkey. After assessing the symptoms of malaise that arose in children, doctors concluded that they were similar to the Coxsackie virus. Rospotrebnadzor stated that children in Russian schools and kindergartens must undergo morning examinations.
Rospotrebnadzor's recommendation for disease prevention:
“It is necessary to wash your hands thoroughly, use only bottled or boiled water for drinking, and avoid contact with people with signs of respiratory and intestinal infections.”
How the Coxsackie virus is contracted. Doctor Ekaterina Demyanovskaya told Izvestia that it is transmitted by airborne droplets, as well as through contaminated food, water, hands, and surfaces of objects. The incubation period lasts six days.
What symptoms does it cause.According to infectious disease specialist Evgeny Timakov, the first symptom may be a very high body temperature that does not respond to attempts to bring it down.
Other symptoms:
- Severe sore throat with pain and ulcers in the throat;
- Muscle pain;
- Rashes on the arms and legs;
- Intestinal syndrome (abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion);
- Enlarged lymph nodes;
- Tearing, purulent discharge from the eyes.
“The disease is most dangerous for children under 10 and the elderly: it is more severe for them and may be accompanied by the development of complications,” doctors warn.
How to treat. If you have Coxsackie disease, you need to see a doctor, it can cause dangerous complications. There is no treatment for the virus itself, treatment consists of alleviating and eliminating the symptoms of the disease.
How to protect yourself. Here are the recommendations of doctors:
- Wash your hands thoroughly;
- Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly;
- Drink only clean water;
- Strengthen your immune system; To do this, you need to eat a balanced diet, keep to a sleep schedule, walk more often and move around in the fresh air.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about what body temperature (both low and high) is the most dangerous.
Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.