As the world continues to struggle with the spread of Covid and monkeypox, another virus has now been detected.
The “tomato flu”, named for the red blisters that appear on the skin of infected people, has symptoms similar to those of Covid, including fever, fatigue and body aches, although the two viruses are not not related.
Other symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and dehydration. In very few cases, changes in limb color have been reported.
The Lancet report states: “As we face the probable emergence of the fourth wave of COVID-19, a new virus known as tomato flu, or tomato fever, has emerged in India in Kerala state in children under 5 years.
The rare viral infection is in an endemic state and is considered non-life threatening; however, due to the terrible experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, vigilant management is desirable to prevent further outbreaks…
Given the similarities to hand, foot and mouth disease, if the tomato flu outbreak in children is not controlled and prevented, transmission could lead to serious consequences by spreading to children as well. adults”.
As of July 26, more than 82 infections of children aged five or younger have been reported in local government hospitals.
Another 26 children up to the age of 10 are also suspected of being infected.
Those who contract the virus are placed in isolation for five to seven days.