Adenoviruses: Symptoms, Treatment, Dos & Don’ts

Adenoviruses: Symptoms, Treatment, Dos & Don’ts

👉 What is Adenovirus?

Adenoviruses (members of the Adenoviridae family) are medium-sized, about 90-100 nanometers (nm) in size. They are non-enveloped (without an outer lipid bilayer) viruses with a double-stranded DNA genome with an icosahedral nucleocapsid. Their name derives from their early human origins in 1953.

In most of the cases, doctor says, children are hospitalized with severe fever more than three to five days. Some have colds, burning eyes, and serious infections of the lungs and airways. If the child's fever does not subside within three to five days, parents should definitely consult a doctor. In this case, salt water can be used if breathing is difficult.

Pediatricians also report that children's lungs and airways are severely damaged by adenovirus. It doesn't take more than two days for a common cold to turn into a sore throat.

Doctors say, this virus mainly affects children aged 1 to 4 years. In children these symptoms are mainly -

• Fever

• Sore throat

• Lung infection

• Eye redness

• Diarrhea

• Vomiting

• Abdominal pain

• Shortness of breath is found to be the main problem.

👉 At what time does Adenovirus infection increase?

According to doctors, this virus like Corona has practically created an epidemic situation in children. Every time this infection increases in late winter or early spring. Most people feel cold during the changing season. But this year the number of patients with adenovirus is much higher. The statistics so far show that children are more affected by this disease. However, the elderly or middle-aged are also affected.

👉 Adenoviruses: What symptoms can be understood initially?

A sudden decrease in the amount of food the child eats, less urination, vomiting, convulsions, difficulty in breathing - if these symptoms appear, the hospital should be contacted immediately. In most cases, the symptoms are the same as a common fever. Along with fever, there is cold, sore throat. Stomach problems may also occur. Vomiting and diarrhea may also occur. Although relatively rare, this infection can lead to a UTI or urinary tract infection.

Moreover, if the infection is complicated, symptoms like breathing difficulties, pneumonia may also appear. In most cases, symptoms are mild. In some cases it is getting complicated. Adenovirus can become complicated if the affected person has a complex chronic and complex illness. Immunity strength must be needed, in this regard, to withstand against the certain attacks of these viruses.

Meanwhile, efforts are underway to find out whether any genetic changes have occurred through mutation of the adenovirus that returned after a couple of years. Adenovirus has already killed children in different parts of the country. Similarly, the Health Department has also issued special guidelines for children. In recent researches, It is found that adenovirus was 22 percent in December. In January it was 30 percent and as of February 15, tests showed more than 30 percent had adenovirus. Judging by the situation, the number of patients in various children's hospitals of the country is also increasing. Fever clinic has been opened.

👉 What to do if infected with Adenovirus?

> Nose and mouth should be covered as much as possible while sneezing and coughing.

> Wash your hands frequently with soapy water. Sanitizer should be used.

> The person should be isolated if symptoms develop.

> Special care should be taken in children under two years of age.

> Drink more water and liquid food.

👉 What not to do if infected with Adenovirus?

> Do not touch eyes, nose, and mouth unnecessarily.

> Can't expectorate, expectorate.

> Without doctor's advice any kind of medicines should not be taken.

> It is advisable to avoid crowds.

👉 How much Adenovirus can overcome the adult body?

According to doctors, children as well as adults can equally fall under this disease. Sore throat and prolonged cough are all adenovirus symptoms. However, as there is a risk of death if the disease nests in the body of children, there is no such news in the case of adults. They have a mild infection, which gets better again in a few days.

👉 Adenoviruses: How to be careful adults?

Experts say, if this disease takes root in the body of adults, children can also be affected by it. According to them, the character of this disease is a bit like poets. If another healthy person comes in contact with the sneeze or cough of an infected person, there is a risk of contracting the disease. That's why those with children at home should exercise extra caution. If the mothers of children have any of these symptoms, they should sleep in a separate room without sleeping with the child. Also avoid overcrowding. After returning home from outside, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and then interact with the baby. It is better to use a mask at this time.

👉 Adenoviruses: How will children be alert?

Note that there is no medicine to treat this disease. Treatment is with suppository treatment. In the meantime, all the children who have been admitted to the hospital due to respiratory problems have to be given oxygen, if necessary, the patient has to be kept on ventilation. According to doctors, parents should be careful. At the same time surveillance should be increased in schools. A child should be sent home if he has fever-cold-cough. And the child should not be sent to swimming or tuition classes for a few days.

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