After the coronavirus and monkey pox virus, a new virus with a contagious effect has emerged. Tomato flu , which first appeared in India, manifests itself as painful red blisters on the skin. Tomato flu affects children under the age of five.
In some cases, this viral infection can cause discoloration of the legs and hands. It can also cause dehydration in children, which manifests itself as irritation near the mouth.
According to research, tomato flu can be self-limiting, and with proper care, symptoms should improve over time.
Tomato flu can spread rapidly and the infected individual should quarantine themselves.
What are the symptoms of tomato flu?
Tomato flu infection has been found in the Kollam region of the Indian state of Keral and in Anchal, Aryankavu and Neduvathur districts. Tomato flu is named after the large red blisters that appear on the skin of infected individuals. These blisters are the most important symptoms of Tomato Flu. Apart from these blisters, we can list the symptoms that develop as follows;
- Increased fever
- Fatigue
- Body aches
- Severe joint pain
The symptoms mentioned above are signs of tomato flu. If you have one or more of these symptoms, you should consult a specialist. People with tomato flu and its symptoms should undergo molecular and serological tests for dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus, varicella-zoster virus and herpes.
Is Tomato Flu Contagious?
Tomato flu , also referred to as tomato pox virus, is a contagious infection. People who are in contact with cases where the disease is observed remain in quarantine for a week. In addition, tomato pox flu is not fatal. There is concern that tomato flu is a new form of hand and foot disease. It is being investigated whether the tomato flu infection is a mosquito-borne virus, but it is not ruled out that it is a completely new pathogen.
How is Tomato Flu Disease Treated?
There is no vaccine or treatment for tomato flu infection yet. Experts recommend drinking plenty of fluids and resting as the most useful treatment method. Tomato flu spreads quite easily and is not fatal. People who are infected with tomato flu or who have symptoms of tomato flu should self-quarantine.