2024-10-02 18:51:23
First Covid and now a new virus remains a matter of concern in the US. Actually, according to Fox News report, a respiratory virus has spread throughout America. This virus is spreading especially among children and children affected by it have shown symptoms of paralysis similar to polio.
In fact, an increase in enterovirus strain D68 has been observed in waste water samples. This virus is being linked to Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). This is a condition that affects the nervous system, causing severe weakness in the arms and legs (ref). This condition especially affects small children.
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symptoms
According to reports, enteroviruses usually cause mild symptoms – runny nose, cough and headache. At the same time, in 2014, the D68 strain started causing serious symptoms. During this period, it was diagnosed in 120 children and this was the first time such a large increase in pediatric AFM was reported in the US.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 13 confirmed AFM cases out of 22 patients under investigation (PUI) as of September 3, 2024, and 18 confirmed cases out of 40 PUIs in 2023.
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Treatment
If we talk about the treatment of this virus, there is no treatment or vaccine against EV-D68 yet. Researchers are studying this virus to understand its long-term effects. However, more information is still needed for research in this regard.
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rescue
As this virus is incurable and no vaccine is available for it yet. So in such a situation, only its prevention can become its cure. In such a situation, if we talk about prevention, it can be avoided by following some basic hygiene rules. These include:
- Washing hands frequently, after coming from outside and after eating anything.
- Avoid contact with sick people
- If possible, avoid outside food or water
- Paying special attention to children with breathing problems or respiratory problems
- If there is a problem of cold and cough, do not ignore it at all.
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conclusion
As the treatment of this virus may not be possible yet, hence focus on prevention as much as possible. Especially take maximum care of children because most of the children are becoming victims of this. However, elders should also remain alert and take precautions. As of now, only caution is the only way to prevent this virus.
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