Alert On Brand New Tomato Flu Virus Found In India Infecting 82 Children

The infection was identified in May in the southern state of Kerala and is feared to be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease. Experts are also investigating whether it is the result of a mosquito-borne infection, but have not ruled out an entirely new pathogen. So far 82 children under the age of five have been diagnosed with tomato fever since May and another 26 children aged up to 10 are suspected cases. The infection gets its name because it causes an “eruption” of red, painful blisters on patients’ bodies that “gradually grow to the size of a tomato.” Most patients also suffer from high fever and severe joint pain, but fatigue, sickness and diarrhea have also been reported. Doctors say it is “highly contagious” and fear it could spill over into adult populations if the current outbreak is not brought under control. It comes as the world is still reeling from the Covid pandemic – and in the midst of a global monkeypox outbreak. Doctors in India are sounding the alarm over a new virus called ‘tomato flu’ that has infected dozens of children. No photos have been released of the rash caused by the virus, but it causes red, painful blisters and rashes on patients’ bodies Writing in the scientific journal The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the doctors said: “Children are at increased risk of exposure to tomato flu as viral infections are common in this age group and spread is likely to be through close contact. “Young children are also susceptible to this infection through the use of diapers, touching unclean surfaces, as well as putting things directly in the mouth. “Given the similarities to hand, foot and mouth disease, if the tomato flu outbreak in children is not controlled and prevented, the transmission could lead to serious consequences by spreading to adults.”

WHAT IS TOMATO FLU?

What is tomato flu? Experts still don’t know what’s behind more than 100 under-nines who fell ill in India. Although some symptoms – fever, fatigue and aches – overlap with Covid, the two viruses are not related. Doctors believe the virus could be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease – a common infection that mainly affects young children and immunocompromised adults. However, they noted that the symptoms could also be an “after-effect” of dengue fever or chikungunya – diseases transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Where has it been spotted? Tomato fever has only been reported in India. It was first spotted in Kollam, in the southern state of Kerala on May 6. It has since caused 82 infections in children under the age of five in Kerala till July 26. Another 26 infections have been reported among children aged one to nine in the northeastern state of Odisha. The Kerala Health Department is monitoring the spread and has put the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, directly to the east, and Karnataka, just north of Kerala, on alert. What are the symptoms? Sufferers develop painful red blisters all over their bodies that “gradually grow to the size of a tomato,” doctors said. They noted that the blisters “resemble those seen with the monkeypox virus in juveniles.” On top of the blisters, patients suffer from fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, dehydration, swollen joints and body aches. The main symptoms seen in children with tomato flu are similar to those of chikungunya – a viral disease similar to dengue that is spread by mosquitoes and is endemic in parts of India. The 82 children diagnosed with tomato fever initially tested negative for dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus, varicella-zoster virus and herpes – but came back negative. On top of the blisters, patients suffer from fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, dehydration, swollen joints and body aches. There is currently no test or treatment for the virus. Doctors say all patients should self-isolate for five to seven days from the onset of symptoms and be told to rest, drink plenty of fluids and take paracetamol. Sponges dipped in warm water can be applied to reduce irritation from the rash, they recommend. The virus was first detected in Kollam, eastern Kerala on May 6 and the last case was on July 26. Infections have been reported in three other parts of Kerala – Anchal, Aryankavu and Neduvathur. Another 26 infections have been reported among children aged one to nine in the northeastern state of Odisha. The Kerala Health Department is monitoring the spread and has put the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, directly to the east, and Karnataka, just north of Kerala, on alert. The experts, from the LM College of Pharmacy in Gujarat, northern India, and Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, noted that the virus is not life-threatening. All known sufferers have recovered naturally within a week or two. The origin of the infection is still unclear. Although some symptoms – fever, fatigue and aches – overlap with Covid, the two viruses are not related. Doctors believe the virus could be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease – a common infection that mainly affects young children and immunocompromised adults. However, they noted that the symptoms could also be a new “after-effect” of dengue or chikungunya that occurs days after the body clears those infections. It comes as the world struggles with further outbreaks on top of repeated waves of Covid. More than 35,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, of which 3,195 are in the UK and 14,115 in the US. The vaccines are being rolled out worldwide in an effort to stop the spread of the virus that causes the rash, which has been found mainly among men who have sex with men. Meanwhile, the Langya virus, which causes mild flu-like symptoms, has been detected in 35 people in China, initially sparking fears of a repeat of the 2020 pandemic. But leading scientists have since reassured the public that it is nothing like Covid, as it does not spread quickly among people.

title: “Alert On Brand New Tomato Flu Virus Found In India Infecting 82 Children Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-22” author: “Colby Finch”

The infection was identified in May in the southern state of Kerala and is feared to be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease. Experts are also investigating whether it is the result of a mosquito-borne infection, but have not ruled out an entirely new pathogen. So far 82 children under the age of five have been diagnosed with tomato fever since May and another 26 children aged up to 10 are suspected cases. The infection gets its name because it causes an “eruption” of red, painful blisters on patients’ bodies that “gradually grow to the size of a tomato.” Most patients also suffer from high fever and severe joint pain, but fatigue, sickness and diarrhea have also been reported. Doctors say it is “highly contagious” and fear it could spill over into adult populations if the current outbreak is not brought under control. It comes as the world is still reeling from the Covid pandemic – and in the midst of a global monkeypox outbreak. Doctors in India are sounding the alarm over a new virus called ‘tomato flu’ that has infected dozens of children. No photos have been released of the rash caused by the virus, but it causes red, painful blisters and rashes on patients’ bodies Writing in the scientific journal The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the doctors said: “Children are at increased risk of exposure to tomato flu as viral infections are common in this age group and spread is likely to be through close contact. “Young children are also susceptible to this infection through the use of diapers, touching unclean surfaces, as well as putting things directly in the mouth. “Given the similarities to hand, foot and mouth disease, if the tomato flu outbreak in children is not controlled and prevented, the transmission could lead to serious consequences by spreading to adults.”

WHAT IS TOMATO FLU?

What is tomato flu? Experts still don’t know what’s behind more than 100 under-nines who fell ill in India. Although some symptoms – fever, fatigue and aches – overlap with Covid, the two viruses are not related. Doctors believe the virus could be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease – a common infection that mainly affects young children and immunocompromised adults. However, they noted that the symptoms could also be an “after-effect” of dengue fever or chikungunya – diseases transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Where has it been spotted? Tomato fever has only been reported in India. It was first spotted in Kollam, in the southern state of Kerala on May 6. It has since caused 82 infections in children under the age of five in Kerala till July 26. Another 26 infections have been reported among children aged one to nine in the northeastern state of Odisha. The Kerala Health Department is monitoring the spread and has put the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, directly to the east, and Karnataka, just north of Kerala, on alert. What are the symptoms? Sufferers develop painful red blisters all over their bodies that “gradually grow to the size of a tomato,” doctors said. They noted that the blisters “resemble those seen with the monkeypox virus in juveniles.” On top of the blisters, patients suffer from fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, dehydration, swollen joints and body aches. The main symptoms seen in children with tomato flu are similar to those of chikungunya – a viral disease similar to dengue that is spread by mosquitoes and is endemic in parts of India. The 82 children diagnosed with tomato fever initially tested negative for dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus, varicella-zoster virus and herpes – but came back negative. On top of the blisters, patients suffer from fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, dehydration, swollen joints and body aches. There is currently no test or treatment for the virus. Doctors say all patients should self-isolate for five to seven days from the onset of symptoms and be told to rest, drink plenty of fluids and take paracetamol. Sponges dipped in warm water can be applied to reduce irritation from the rash, they recommend. The virus was first detected in Kollam, eastern Kerala on May 6 and the last case was on July 26. Infections have been reported in three other parts of Kerala – Anchal, Aryankavu and Neduvathur. Another 26 infections have been reported among children aged one to nine in the northeastern state of Odisha. The Kerala Health Department is monitoring the spread and has put the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, directly to the east, and Karnataka, just north of Kerala, on alert. The experts, from the LM College of Pharmacy in Gujarat, northern India, and Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, noted that the virus is not life-threatening. All known sufferers have recovered naturally within a week or two. The origin of the infection is still unclear. Although some symptoms – fever, fatigue and aches – overlap with Covid, the two viruses are not related. Doctors believe the virus could be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease – a common infection that mainly affects young children and immunocompromised adults. However, they noted that the symptoms could also be a new “after-effect” of dengue or chikungunya that occurs days after the body clears those infections. It comes as the world struggles with further outbreaks on top of repeated waves of Covid. More than 35,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, of which 3,195 are in the UK and 14,115 in the US. The vaccines are being rolled out worldwide in an effort to stop the spread of the virus that causes the rash, which has been found mainly among men who have sex with men. Meanwhile, the Langya virus, which causes mild flu-like symptoms, has been detected in 35 people in China, initially sparking fears of a repeat of the 2020 pandemic. But leading scientists have since reassured the public that it is nothing like Covid, as it does not spread quickly among people.

title: “Alert On Brand New Tomato Flu Virus Found In India Infecting 82 Children Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-19” author: “James Redenius”

The infection was identified in May in the southern state of Kerala and is feared to be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease. Experts are also investigating whether it is the result of a mosquito-borne infection, but have not ruled out an entirely new pathogen. So far 82 children under the age of five have been diagnosed with tomato fever since May and another 26 children aged up to 10 are suspected cases. The infection gets its name because it causes an “eruption” of red, painful blisters on patients’ bodies that “gradually grow to the size of a tomato.” Most patients also suffer from high fever and severe joint pain, but fatigue, sickness and diarrhea have also been reported. Doctors say it is “highly contagious” and fear it could spill over into adult populations if the current outbreak is not brought under control. It comes as the world is still reeling from the Covid pandemic – and in the midst of a global monkeypox outbreak. Doctors in India are sounding the alarm over a new virus called ‘tomato flu’ that has infected dozens of children. No photos have been released of the rash caused by the virus, but it causes red, painful blisters and rashes on patients’ bodies Writing in the scientific journal The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the doctors said: “Children are at increased risk of exposure to tomato flu as viral infections are common in this age group and spread is likely to be through close contact. “Young children are also susceptible to this infection through the use of diapers, touching unclean surfaces, as well as putting things directly in the mouth. “Given the similarities to hand, foot and mouth disease, if the tomato flu outbreak in children is not controlled and prevented, the transmission could lead to serious consequences by spreading to adults.”

WHAT IS TOMATO FLU?

What is tomato flu? Experts still don’t know what’s behind more than 100 under-nines who fell ill in India. Although some symptoms – fever, fatigue and aches – overlap with Covid, the two viruses are not related. Doctors believe the virus could be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease – a common infection that mainly affects young children and immunocompromised adults. However, they noted that the symptoms could also be an “after-effect” of dengue fever or chikungunya – diseases transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Where has it been spotted? Tomato fever has only been reported in India. It was first spotted in Kollam, in the southern state of Kerala on May 6. It has since caused 82 infections in children under the age of five in Kerala till July 26. Another 26 infections have been reported among children aged one to nine in the northeastern state of Odisha. The Kerala Health Department is monitoring the spread and has put the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, directly to the east, and Karnataka, just north of Kerala, on alert. What are the symptoms? Sufferers develop painful red blisters all over their bodies that “gradually grow to the size of a tomato,” doctors said. They noted that the blisters “resemble those seen with the monkeypox virus in juveniles.” On top of the blisters, patients suffer from fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, dehydration, swollen joints and body aches. The main symptoms seen in children with tomato flu are similar to those of chikungunya – a viral disease similar to dengue that is spread by mosquitoes and is endemic in parts of India. The 82 children diagnosed with tomato fever initially tested negative for dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus, varicella-zoster virus and herpes – but came back negative. On top of the blisters, patients suffer from fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, dehydration, swollen joints and body aches. There is currently no test or treatment for the virus. Doctors say all patients should self-isolate for five to seven days from the onset of symptoms and be told to rest, drink plenty of fluids and take paracetamol. Sponges dipped in warm water can be applied to reduce irritation from the rash, they recommend. The virus was first detected in Kollam, eastern Kerala on May 6 and the last case was on July 26. Infections have been reported in three other parts of Kerala – Anchal, Aryankavu and Neduvathur. Another 26 infections have been reported among children aged one to nine in the northeastern state of Odisha. The Kerala Health Department is monitoring the spread and has put the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, directly to the east, and Karnataka, just north of Kerala, on alert. The experts, from the LM College of Pharmacy in Gujarat, northern India, and Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, noted that the virus is not life-threatening. All known sufferers have recovered naturally within a week or two. The origin of the infection is still unclear. Although some symptoms – fever, fatigue and aches – overlap with Covid, the two viruses are not related. Doctors believe the virus could be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease – a common infection that mainly affects young children and immunocompromised adults. However, they noted that the symptoms could also be a new “after-effect” of dengue or chikungunya that occurs days after the body clears those infections. It comes as the world struggles with further outbreaks on top of repeated waves of Covid. More than 35,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, of which 3,195 are in the UK and 14,115 in the US. The vaccines are being rolled out worldwide in an effort to stop the spread of the virus that causes the rash, which has been found mainly among men who have sex with men. Meanwhile, the Langya virus, which causes mild flu-like symptoms, has been detected in 35 people in China, initially sparking fears of a repeat of the 2020 pandemic. But leading scientists have since reassured the public that it is nothing like Covid, as it does not spread quickly among people.

title: “Alert On Brand New Tomato Flu Virus Found In India Infecting 82 Children Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-26” author: “Janet Meyer”

The infection was identified in May in the southern state of Kerala and is feared to be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease. Experts are also investigating whether it is the result of a mosquito-borne infection, but have not ruled out an entirely new pathogen. So far 82 children under the age of five have been diagnosed with tomato fever since May and another 26 children aged up to 10 are suspected cases. The infection gets its name because it causes an “eruption” of red, painful blisters on patients’ bodies that “gradually grow to the size of a tomato.” Most patients also suffer from high fever and severe joint pain, but fatigue, sickness and diarrhea have also been reported. Doctors say it is “highly contagious” and fear it could spill over into adult populations if the current outbreak is not brought under control. It comes as the world is still reeling from the Covid pandemic – and in the midst of a global monkeypox outbreak. Doctors in India are sounding the alarm over a new virus called ‘tomato flu’ that has infected dozens of children. No photos have been released of the rash caused by the virus, but it causes red, painful blisters and rashes on patients’ bodies Writing in the scientific journal The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the doctors said: “Children are at increased risk of exposure to tomato flu as viral infections are common in this age group and spread is likely to be through close contact. “Young children are also susceptible to this infection through the use of diapers, touching unclean surfaces, as well as putting things directly in the mouth. “Given the similarities to hand, foot and mouth disease, if the tomato flu outbreak in children is not controlled and prevented, the transmission could lead to serious consequences by spreading to adults.”

WHAT IS TOMATO FLU?

What is tomato flu? Experts still don’t know what’s behind more than 100 under-nines who fell ill in India. Although some symptoms – fever, fatigue and aches – overlap with Covid, the two viruses are not related. Doctors believe the virus could be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease – a common infection that mainly affects young children and immunocompromised adults. However, they noted that the symptoms could also be an “after-effect” of dengue fever or chikungunya – diseases transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Where has it been spotted? Tomato fever has only been reported in India. It was first spotted in Kollam, in the southern state of Kerala on May 6. It has since caused 82 infections in children under the age of five in Kerala till July 26. Another 26 infections have been reported among children aged one to nine in the northeastern state of Odisha. The Kerala Health Department is monitoring the spread and has put the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, directly to the east, and Karnataka, just north of Kerala, on alert. What are the symptoms? Sufferers develop painful red blisters all over their bodies that “gradually grow to the size of a tomato,” doctors said. They noted that the blisters “resemble those seen with the monkeypox virus in juveniles.” On top of the blisters, patients suffer from fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, dehydration, swollen joints and body aches. The main symptoms seen in children with tomato flu are similar to those of chikungunya – a viral disease similar to dengue that is spread by mosquitoes and is endemic in parts of India. The 82 children diagnosed with tomato fever initially tested negative for dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus, varicella-zoster virus and herpes – but came back negative. On top of the blisters, patients suffer from fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, dehydration, swollen joints and body aches. There is currently no test or treatment for the virus. Doctors say all patients should self-isolate for five to seven days from the onset of symptoms and be told to rest, drink plenty of fluids and take paracetamol. Sponges dipped in warm water can be applied to reduce irritation from the rash, they recommend. The virus was first detected in Kollam, eastern Kerala on May 6 and the last case was on July 26. Infections have been reported in three other parts of Kerala – Anchal, Aryankavu and Neduvathur. Another 26 infections have been reported among children aged one to nine in the northeastern state of Odisha. The Kerala Health Department is monitoring the spread and has put the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, directly to the east, and Karnataka, just north of Kerala, on alert. The experts, from the LM College of Pharmacy in Gujarat, northern India, and Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, noted that the virus is not life-threatening. All known sufferers have recovered naturally within a week or two. The origin of the infection is still unclear. Although some symptoms – fever, fatigue and aches – overlap with Covid, the two viruses are not related. Doctors believe the virus could be a new variant of hand, foot and mouth disease – a common infection that mainly affects young children and immunocompromised adults. However, they noted that the symptoms could also be a new “after-effect” of dengue or chikungunya that occurs days after the body clears those infections. It comes as the world struggles with further outbreaks on top of repeated waves of Covid. More than 35,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, of which 3,195 are in the UK and 14,115 in the US. The vaccines are being rolled out worldwide in an effort to stop the spread of the virus that causes the rash, which has been found mainly among men who have sex with men. Meanwhile, the Langya virus, which causes mild flu-like symptoms, has been detected in 35 people in China, initially sparking fears of a repeat of the 2020 pandemic. But leading scientists have since reassured the public that it is nothing like Covid, as it does not spread quickly among people.