Ministry of Health and Population spokesman Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said that with the onset of winter, viruses that infect the respiratory system are activated, stressing that syncytial virus is a type of these viruses that infect the respiratory system. respiratory.
And he added, during a telephone conversation with journalist, Sayed Ali, on his programme, Hazrat Al-Citizen: “The symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus are ‘runny nose, headache, high fever and severe fatigue’, noting that its symptoms appear in children and adults can become infected with it.
He continued, “People infected with respiratory syncytial virus show symptoms of a normal cold,” stressing that if temperatures don’t drop or blue marks appear, they should go straight to the doctor.
He explained: “There is no vaccine for these viruses and we must protect the child by increasing immunity, washing hands, continuous ventilation and wearing a muzzle that reduces the transmission of the infection, and 73% of people infected with the flu can be infected with respiratory syncytial virus, and all who show symptoms must isolate themselves at home.” until he’s healed.”
