Report by Tribunnews.com reporter, Aisyah Nursyamsi
TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA – Flu disease Singapore re-emerged in several countries, including Indonesia.
According to Health Practitioners and Experts Epidemiologisti Dicky Budiman, generally this disease is mild to moderate. Even so, stay alert.
Because, in some cases, although rarely can cause fatality.
Although it rarely happens, Dicky mentions that the flu Singapore can cause infection of the brain.
“Generally, it can heal itself in a maximum of two weeks, without specific therapy. The nature of therapy is to reduce symptoms. But most of them can be treated at home. Only, some cases, although rarely, can be fatal because they can cause infections in the brain,” he told Tribunnews, Monday ( 8/8/2022).
Furthermore, Dicky said that in very rare cases it can cause nerve disorders. This can cause paralysis.
Until now, there is no vaccine that can be used for flu Singapore. In addition, no specific drug has been found.
In addition, someone who has been sick can become infected again. Despite the nature of its re-infection
different from Covid-19. on the flu Singaporesecond and subsequent infections are milder or less likely in severity.
For additional information, the Singapore Flu or hand, mouth and nail disease can be seen with the naked eye.
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Characteristics caused such as abnormalities in the skin, hands, mouth and feet. While other symptoms can be similar to the common cold.
For its spread, occurs due to close contact or transmission mechanisms other than droplets. Dicky also said that the way to prevent this disease was not much different from Covid-19.
“The principle of prevention, a healthy lifestyle, including 5M in the Covid-19 pandemic, is still beneficial for other infectious diseases, including flu Singapore. Even good air circulation ventilation is very important,” he said.
In addition, Dicky also reminded to maintain cleanliness at home and the environment. In addition, the use of shared goods can be a concern for transmission.
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