Tomato flu virus

1 The illness has so far been detected in more than 100 children across three states in India Credit: Shutterstock Doctors say that its symptoms crossover with many other diseases, including It's been branded More than 100 children across the country have been infected since the first case was noted on May 6, in Kerala. Some 82 children aged under five have been reported in the southern state. NEW THREAT Warning as new ‘tomato flu’ virus causing painful blisters infects 82 children Now a further 26 cases have been reported in children as old as nine, in the state of Odisha, The Indian Health Ministry has reminded people that the virus is non-life threatening. However, in light of further cases being detected, they have issued testing and prevention guidelines to all states. They have also urged parents to be extra vigilant when it comes to checking their kids, the STINGING Warning as student left like Teletubby after brush against 'most dangerous plant' Guidance from health officials states: "Tell your child not to hug or touch children having fever or rash symptoms. You should encourage your children to stop thumb or finger sucking habits. "Encourage the child to use a handkerchief in case of running nose or coughing." A recent study, published in the The medics stated: "Given the similarities to hand, foot, and mouth disease, if the outbreak of tomato flu in children is not controlled and prevented, transmission might lead to serious consequences by spreading in adults a...

Tomato Flu: All about the rare viral disease affecting children in India; Know symptoms and treatment Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever is a rare viral disease, which causes red-coloured rashes on the body. The symptoms and treatment for this are similar to chikungunya or dengue. Children are more prone to it than adults. Image Source : INDIA TV More than 80 cases of Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever have been reported in India Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever has been reported in India since May. The cases have been reported in Kerala and Odisha prompting the border state to maintain a strict vigil. As per a report, more than 80 cases of Tomato Flu have been identified in India. This has been a cause of worry for the district and health administration more so because it has been affecting children in the age group of 1-9. Now, as there seems to be a rising concern over this 'rare' infection, let us know some key points about Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever so that you and your family, especially the younger members, remain safe. What is Tomato Flu? Tomato Flu is a rare viral disease, which causes red-coloured rashes, skin irritation and dehydration, and the disease gets its name from the blisters it causes, which look like tomatoes. It is a form of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). Till now, most of the reported cases of Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever are among children from age 1-9. The illness is rare in adults as they usually have immune systems strong enough to defend them from the virus. Toma...

A leading infectious diseases expert has called for calm over the mysterious new “tomato flu”, saying the infection is similar to other viruses already present in Australia. The rare viral infection was first detected in Kerala, India back in early May and has infected more than 80 children under the age of five. There are growing concerns tomato flu could soon touch down in Australia, but Mater Research director of infectious diseases Paul Griffin said the public should not be too worried. While he stressed there were “quite a few inconsistent reports” as to what it might be and they “need more information”, he said it looked like tomato flu was from the same family of viruses as hand, foot and mouth disease. Tomato flu could be from the same family of viruses as hand, foot and mouth disease. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone “It looks like it might be a coxsackie-type virus, which is in the same family as the viruses we already have here that cause hand, foot and mouth disease,” Mr Griffin told NCA NewsWire. “It does look consistent with that (coxsackie type virus) in terms of what it causes, so I would think that is likely.” Ashley Quigley, who leads the artificial intelligence-driven system EPIWATCH at the Kirby Institute, also told NCA NewsWire that while tomato flu’s origins were unknown, it was likely a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease. “Specifically, considering it’s targeting children aged one to five and immunocompromised adults, which obvious...

Warning over brand new 'tomato flu' virus detected in India that leaves at least 82 children with giant red blisters • Infection spotted in India and may be variant of hand, foot, and mouth disease • Experts also probing whether it is the after-effect of a mosquito-borne infection • So far 82 children under five have been diagnosed with tomato fever since May By Updated: 14:06 BST, 19 August 2022 Doctors in The infection was spotted in May in the southern state of Kerala and it is feared to be a new variant of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Experts are also probing whether it is the after-effect of a mosquito-borne infection but they have not ruled out an entirely new pathogen. So far 82 children under five have been diagnosed with tomato fever since May and a further 26 youngsters up to age 10 are suspected cases. The infection gained its name because it causes an ‘eruption’ of red painful blisters across patients' bodies that 'gradually enlarge to the size of a tomato'. Most patients also suffer high fever and intense joint pain, but fatigue, sickness and diarrhoea have also been reported. Doctors say it is 'very contagious' and they fear it could spill into adult populations if the current outbreak is not brought under control. It comes as the world still reels from the Covid pandemic — and amid a global outbreak of monkeypox. The virus was first spotted in Kollam, eastern Kerala on May 6 (red), and the last case was on July 26. Infections have been logged in three othe...

• A non-life-threatening illness referred to as “tomato flu” has emerged among young children in India. • Experts believe tomato flu is not a new virus, but rather a variation of hand, foot, and mouth disease. • Distinguishing symptoms include large red blisters, as well as mouth ulcers. • Cases resolve on their own within two weeks. Yet another disease has made its way into health news headlines: tomato flu. According to correspondence published in the journal The Lancet Respiratory Medicine last month, the condition is characterized by red, painful blisters that can become the size of a tomato and as of late July had affected at least 82 children under the age of 5 in India since May.

Tomato flu has been discovered in the Kerala district of Kollam. The flu created widespread concern in the district, affecting approximately 80 children. It has been found to impact children aged five and under. There have also been reports of cases in Anchal, Aryankavu, and Neduvathur with similar symptoms. If you witness your child experiencing any symptoms, visit the The Kerala Health Department is keeping a careful eye on matters because the disease usually affects children under five. It isn’t calming since all confirmed cases are children under the age of five and have been reported from local government hospitals. In Kollam city alone, 172 instances of Tomato Fever were reported. What is Tomato Flu? Tomato flu, often known as tomato fever, is a viral disease that causes blisters that resemble tomatoes. Rashes, skin irritation, and dehydration are signs of an infected child, resulting in blisters all over the body. Children with tomato flu have an undetected fever, and Tomato Fever is still contested as a viral fever or an aftereffect of chikungunya or dengue fever. There are some unanswered questions about the outbreak of Tomato Flu, the nature of this virus, its causes, symptoms, treatment, and more. Continue reading for symptoms, causes, and answers to some FAQs about the Tomato flu. What are the Symptoms of Tomato Flu? The symptoms reported so far have been considered to be identical to chikungunya. The primary Tomato flu virus symptoms include: • Tomato-like red...