Influenza A case like a epidemic, infection shay!

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Lerato Khumalo

In Türkiye, the increase in flu cases, especially influenza, is concerned. In the first half of January, 22.3 percent of the cases applying to hospitals with respiratory complaints throughout the country, influenza, 20.7 percent of Rinovirus and 20.5 percent of the Kovid-19 percent was identified. Heavy acute respiratory tract infection due to infected patients taken from patients in respiratory tract samples 7.4 percent influenza virus was detected, RSV cases increased curve was also noted. Chest Diseases Specialist Prof. Dr. Dr. Gaye Ulubay, the Cases of Influenza, which has started to increase from December, reached the summit, “Currently influenza A cases almost almost explosion. Respiratory diseases complaints with the complaint of outpatient hospitals to identify 22.3 percent influenza virus,” he said.

Infectious Diseases Specialist Assoc. Dr. Duran Tok: “The increase in cases of pneumonia caused by influenza and viruses is also concerned. It is very important for the risk group to have pneumonia vaccine. Closed area and public transportation masks also protect from diseases.”

Mask must be mandatory

Influenza, RSV, Rinovirus and Kovid-19 are progressing with similar symptoms. Dr. Ebru Çakır Edis underlined that the number of tests should be increased and the use of masks should be compulsory in hospitals. Prof. Dr. Edis underlines that it is very difficult to distinguish these four diseases that are very similar to each other, “The diagnosis of influenza is diagnosed and Oseltamivir treatment is effective in patients with heavy, risk group. We insist that the flu vaccine is performed every year, especially to people in the risk group. In crowded closed environments, a mask needs to be installed for a while. In fact, those who have chronic diseases and health workers will be a protective use of masks, “he said.

Causes pneumonia

On the other hand, the human metapnömovirus (HMPV), which emerged in China and spread rapidly, worries. Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Hüsrev Diktaş underlined that the virus has spread rapidly throughout the world and listed the following warnings: “The virus starts with symptoms such as fever, colds, cough, sputum.. If it turns into pneumonia, it causes more serious problems such as wheezing and oxygen levels. Children, people over the age of 65, those with chronic lung disease and immune system weak citizens have a heavier risk of passing this virus ”

“HMPV can often be mixed with other respiratory diseases such as Kovid-19 and influenza. PCR tests and rapid respiratory tests should be used for HMPV diagnosis. While the symptoms of HMPV are similar to upper respiratory diseases such as cough, nasal discharge and fever, pneumonia is seen in advanced casesr. Unfortunately, there is no effective antiviral treatment or vaccine against this virus. “

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Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Pride Köksal “We have to invest in elderly patients with chronic disease in intensive care. Unfortunately, we are faced with a similar to the painting of Kovid-19,” he says.

38 degrees risky

Assoc. Dr. Yakup Çağ (Child Health and Diseases Specialist)

“Viral infections have peaked. Keeping children away from crowded environments and ensuring their healthy nutrition plays a key role in protection from diseases. Children who have not yet developed immune system, are vulnerable to many viruses. Especially in nursery and school environment, sick children must be isolated from others. It also needs. If the fire is 38-38.5 degrees and continues for more than 2 days, a health institution should be consulted. ”

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