Trenggalek News – Singapore Flu is a disease caused by infection with viruses of the Enterovirus genus. Symptoms of this disease are characterized by the appearance of canker sores in the mouth and blisters on the skin.
Singapore Flu or Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) This disease is included in the category of a highly contagious disease and generally affects children aged 5-10 years. Although it often attacks children, adults can also be infected.
Singapore Flu Symptoms
Early symptoms of this disease usually appear 3 to 6 days after exposure to this virus. Symptoms that will be experienced by sufferers are usually in the form of fever or sore throat, after which usually canker sores, rashes and blisters appear on the skin (rashes and blisters can appear on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet and on the buttocks).
In addition to the above, sufferers may also experience other symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain and coughing.
Causes of the Singapore Flu
Singapore flu is caused by infection Coxsackievirus A16 and Coxsackievirus A6which is a type of virus that belongs to the group Enterovirus.
The virus that causes the Singapore flu usually lives in habitats such as nasal and throat fluids, saliva, feces, and fluids on blisters.
People with Singapore flu can transmit this disease to others in the following ways:
- Use the same eating and drinking utensils
- Through the splash of saliva that comes out when sneezing or coughing
- Skin contact
How to Treat Singapore Flu
Until now, some cases of Singapore Flu do not require special treatment from a doctor. Generally this disease will subside after 7 or 10 days.
Although there is no specific medicine yet, you can reduce the symptoms caused by this disease and help the recovery process by taking the following medicines:
- Paracetamol or ibuprofen, to relieve fever and reduce pain
- Skin ointment, to reduce complaints on the skin, including rashes, blisters, and itching on the skin
- Lozenges, to reduce sore throat
Singapore Flu Prevention
Singapore flu can be transmitted anywhere, especially places such as schools, dormitories, refugee camps to child care.
Because there is no cure for this disease, prevention is the best thing we can do at this time.
Efforts to prevent Singapore Flu infection can be done through simple things such as not throwing up saliva and touching the mouth and eyes carelessly, covering the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, and cleaning hands using soap after touching dirty objects.
–
