Adenovirus can spread in common places and can be more serious in people with weak immune systems, especially children.
West Bengal has recorded a sharp increase in adenovirus cases among children, the ICMR-NICED found the virus in at least 32% of respiratory infection samples among children. Hospital wards in West Bengal are full of children suffering from respiratory infections, most of which are caused by adenovirus infection, according to reports.
Adenoviruses are a group of common viruses that infect the lining of our eyes, lungs, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. The infection spreads more to children than to adults. Adenovirus can spread in common places and can be more serious in people with weak immune systems, especially children. This infection is highly contagious and is common in close contact settings such as day care centers, schools, and hospitals.
Signs and symptoms of adenovirus:
According WebMDEach type of adenovirus can affect you differently:
Bronchitis: Cough, runny nose, fever, chills
Colds and other respiratory infections: Stuffy and runny nose, cough, sore throat, and swollen glands
Croup: Barking cough, shortness of breath, high-pitched sound on inhalation
Ear infection: Ear pain, irritability, fever
Pink eye (conjunctivitis): Red eyes, discharge from the eyes, tearing, feeling that there is something in the eye
Pneumonia: Fever, cough, shortness of breath
Stomach and intestinal infections: Diarrhoea, vomiting, headache, fever, stomach cramps
Swelling of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis and encephalitis): Headache, fever, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting (this is rare)
Urinary tract infections: Burning and pain when urinating, frequent urge to go to the bathroom, blood in the urine
Without an effective vaccine, prevention is the key to fighting these infections. Children often outgrow the disease on their own in a few days. Some infections, such as conjunctivitis or pneumonia, can last a week or more.
How to prevent your child from getting sick?
1. Keep your child away from anyone who is infected
2. Clean your house to get rid of germs and any type of infection
3. Always wash your child’s hands throughout the day or especially before any meal.
4. If soap and water are not nearby, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
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