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After Covid, another dangerous virus spreads in the US

After Covid, another dangerous virus spreads in the US
Ronit Kawale 0 Comments September 24, 2024


First Covid and now a new virus has become a matter of concern in the US. Actually, according to a Fox News report, a respiratory virus has spread throughout the US. This virus is spreading especially among children and the children affected by it have shown symptoms of paralysis just like polio.

In fact, an increase in enterovirus strain D68 has been observed in wastewater 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 (Reference) This condition particularly affects young children.

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symptoms

<strong>symptoms</strong>” title=”<strong>symptoms</strong>” src=”https://static.langimg.com/thumb/76874587/presswire18 Times.jpg?width=540&height=304&resizemode=75″ data-adgdisplay=”false” data-colinimage=”true” loading=”lazy” /></div> <p>According to reports, enteroviruses usually cause mild symptoms – runny nose, cough and headache. However, in 2014, the D68 strain started causing severe symptoms. During this period, 120 children were diagnosed with it and this was the first time such a big increase in pediatric AFM was seen in the US.</p> <p>According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of September 3, 2024, there were 13 confirmed AFM cases out of 22 patients (PUIs) according to investigations, and in 2023, there were 18 confirmed cases out of 40 PUIs.</p><script data-noptimize= /*

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Treatment

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rescue

<strong>rescue</strong><strong> </strong>” title=”<strong>rescue</strong><strong> </strong>” src=”https://static.langimg.com/thumb/76874587/presswire18 Times.jpg?width=540&height=304&resizemode=75″ data-adgdisplay=”false” data-colinimage=”true” loading=”lazy” /></div> <p>As of now, this virus is incurable and no vaccine is available for it. So in such a situation, its prevention can be its cure. In such a situation, if we talk about prevention, then it can be avoided by following some basic hygiene rules. These include:</p> <ul class=
  • Washing hands frequently, after coming from outside and after eating anything
  • avoid contact with sick people
  • If possible, avoid outside food or water
  • Pay special attention to children with breathing problems or problems related to the respiratory system
  • If you have a cold and cough problem, do not ignore it at all.

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    conclusion

    <strong>conclusion</strong> ” title=”<strong>conclusion</strong> ” src=”https://static.langimg.com/thumb/76874587/presswire18 Times.jpg?width=540&height=304&resizemode=75″ data-adgdisplay=”false” data-colinimage=”true” loading=”lazy” /></div> <p>As the cure of this virus is not possible yet, therefore, pay attention to prevention as much as possible. Especially take maximum care of children because most of the children are falling prey to it. However, adults should also keep themselves alert and take precautions. As of now, only caution is the way to protect against this virus.</p> <p>Image source: Pixabay</p> <p></span></section> </div> </div> </div> <div class=
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