In India, more than 100 children already suffer from the so-called “tomato fever”, which can cause red, painful blisters all over the body. According to the journal “The Lancet Respiratory Medicine”, the cause of the new disease is still in the dark and astonishes the researchers.
It is unclear whether it is a variant of hand, foot and mouth disease, an after-effect of the tropical diseases chikungunya or dengue fever, or a virus as yet unknown.
Fever, fatigue, joint pain, nausea
According to the post, other possible symptoms include fever, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and diarrhea. The disease has so far been reported from three states, according to “Lancet” magazine. After it was first discovered in Kerala state in May, 82 children under the age of five had been infected there by the end of July, and the number now exceeds 100.
illness is not life-threatening
The disease is not life-threatening, the scientists said. But given the experiences with the corona pandemic, one must remain vigilant.
Source: Krone
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