- In Kerala, it was detected in 80 children, all less than five years of age. so the government decided to form a 24-member team to oversee the screening of all the Anganwadi centers and release a proper notification to contain the disease.
- The children who got affected by this disease have seen different kinds of symptoms like abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, and discoloration of the hands, knees, and buttocks.
- Since Tomato flu is contagious, there is a need to avoid close contact with the infected person.
- Due to the rapid increase in the cases, the Tamil Nadu government had already issued an alert and a medical team is carrying out tests of those entering Coimbatore for fever, rashes, and other illnesses and strict measures were following on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border.
- As of now, doctors are advising to maintain cleanliness hygiene and proper hydration.
- If any one of the symptoms appears in children parents should immediately consult a doctor.
- Parents will make sure that infected children should avoid scratching rashes or blisters as it will only make it worse.
Question:
Q.1 Tomato Flu is what kind of disease?
a. Bacteria
b. Viral
c. Fungi
d. Parasite
a. Bacteria
b. Viral
c. Fungi
d. Parasite
