After more than 80 cases recorded in India, “the tomato flu” worries. Since Friday, May 6, several media in the country reported that this virus affected all ages, but that it was most often found in children under 5 years old.
The virus comes from Kerala, a very populated state, located in the southwest of India. The symptoms resemble those of the monkeypox : Very itchy round red blisters that appear on the hands, feet and mouth. “It is not a fatal disease, but it is contagious and can spread from person to person,” said Dr. Subhash Chandra, assistant professor of medicine at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. , in Kochi, reveals the media India Today.
Tomato flu: no known treatment yet
In addition to rashes, this virus causes other symptoms like fever, cough, runny nose, stomach cramps, nausea, and joint pain.
For the moment, no treatment is yet known. Symptoms last 8-10 days and go away on their own. However, a few care are necessary: “Patients who develop tomato fever should drink plenty of fluids and rest in bed to keep the body hydrated and well rested,” adds Dr. Subhash Chandra.
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