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

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

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 is transmitted by droplets and its symptoms are fever, headache, runny nose, and continued: It also affects children and children who are most vulnerable. Those with immune diseases.

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

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