Minister of Health: 1,611 cases of syncytial virus diagnosed and prevalence rates high

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister Health And the population that the epidemiological situation in Egypt is stable and there is no cause for concern about the syncytial virus, indicating that it was discovered in 1956, stressing that it is not new, adding that this virus affects the respiratory system.

And the Minister of Health and Population said during the press conference now held in Nasser Medical City for Research and Treatment to announce the developments of the syncytial virus to the public opinion that the incubation period is from 4 to 6 days and it it transmits by droplets and its symptoms are fever, headache, runny nose and it continues: it also affects the most vulnerable babies and children, those with immune diseases.

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar explained: We have 27 units to monitor respiratory system viruses in various parts of the Republic, indicating that there is an increase in the number of syncytial virus infections, underlining that 1611 cases have been diagnosed so far, and infections are common in children under two, and symptoms are simple to moderate Swabs from 21 hospitals across the Republic

And the Minister of Health and Population advised that with the appearance of symptoms of syncytial virus, one should not go to school to prevent the rest of the students from being infected, and there is no comprehensive vaccination for syncytial virus, saying: With monoclonal treatment, you need treatment and protection from the complications of the infection and the treatment is rest and healthy eating.