Singapore Flu And Handling

Singapore Flu And Handling

Children are more vulnerable to flu antibodies and immunity Singapore because their bodies are weaker than adults.

When viewed from the risk, the flu is not as big as Singapore bird flu that can threaten the life of the sufferer. Nevertheless, a disease that often strikes children that must be addressed so that patients heal faster and prevent transmission.




Ladia Jasmine, 5 years old, his body temperature suddenly heated up after school. Although his health condition does not seprima usual, the boy who lived at number Depok, West Java, was still playing with his friends. Seeing the condition of star, mother, Vriana Indria Sari, thought her daughter was just suffering from ordinary heat. He then gave a febrifuge to the Stars.

However, the drug is effective because there is not a star body the next morning still hot. The boy was also suffering from thrush and red spots on her finger like smallpox. Worried about the health condition of the child, Vriana brought to the nearest hospital Stars. From the results of the examination, the doctor said that the Star of flu singapore. "Even so, the doctor said that my child's illness was not dangerous and can quickly recover," said Vriana.

Four days after treatment, the health condition gradually improved star. His body temperature began to decline. Unfortunately, canker sores and a rash on the finger has not been lost. What happened Star is not likely befall the other children anyway. Therefore, parents should always pay attention to the health condition of their children. Indeed, when viewed in the medical, Singapore flu is not a deadly disease. Nevertheless, the community must remain vigilant against the disease are often called hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD), or disease of the hands, feet, and mouth.

Attacking Three Organ
According to Arti Kusumawati, a pediatrician from Hermina Hospital, Tangerang, Singapore flu also called the disease of the hands, feet and mouth disease which is attacking third of the organ. In general, a disease caused by a virus that attacks the children, especially those under the age of 10 years with no prima stamina.

"Children are more vulnerable to flu antibodies and immunity Singapore because their bodies are weaker than adults," said Arti.
Because it is caused by a virus, flu singapore including infectious diseases. Therefore, in order to prevent transmission of the disease to other people, doctors recommend that patients do not interact first with his friends. "We recommend that patients do not go to school first, rest at home until they recover," said Arti.

Meaning also appealed, if in a residential complex found a boy who had the flu singapore, parents should forbid children to play with people. Likewise, the patient's parents should keep their children so do not play for a while until the child was cured. If the patient memunyai brother or sister at home who are still small, they should wear a mask. Another important thing is to keep the stamina to note the immune system strong, able to withstand the attack of cold viruses Singapore. One way to maintain stamina is eating nutritious foods and healthy.

When viewed from the history, singapore flu disease has existed since 1996. The disease is called flu singapore because originally comes from Singapore. In 2000, the disease was endemic in Singapore, causing local government appealed to all fast-food restaurant, swimming pool, and a children's play area was closed for a while. At that time, 440 kindergartens and 557 child care centers were closed.

In its development, Singapore flu attack a number of neighboring countries, including Indonesia. Based on this research, it is known that the flu is caused by an RNA virus singapore incoming Piconaviridae family and genus Enterovirus (nonpolio). Another genus Rhinovirus, Cardiovirus, and Apthovirus. In the Enterovirus genus are Coxsackie A virus, Coxsackie B virus, Echovirus, and enterovirus.

Many people judge singapore flu is no different from bird flu. That's because the early symptoms of flu singapore almost the same as bird flu, the body temperature increases. The presumption, said Arti, is actually not true. The reason is, there is a striking difference between the two diseases. Flu singapore not cause death and harmless, while avian influenza, including the deadly disease. Infections caused by RNA viruses is not too dangerous, provided that the patient be getting treatment correctly.

Therefore, according to the meaning, if the child is stricken with the flu singapore, parents should not panic. The child should be immediately sent to the nearest hospital. Indeed, until now, there is no specific medication used to treat flu singapore. However, doctors usually give a multivitamin as it is commonly given to patients with influenza to increase patient endurance.

Patients are also usually given medicine for fever to overcome the fever and ointment to relieve red spots on the skin. "Although not given specific treatment, within seven or 10 days, the disease usually resolves itself, noting children stamina in prime condition. However, febrifuge still needs to be given, "said Arti.

As with other viruses, virus infection can cause flu singapore through the digestive tract and respiratory tract, ie from granules saliva, nasal mucus, saliva, feces, fluid from the wound, and other body fluids. "Other than through the air, singapore flu transmission can be through sputter. When people were playing and he sneezes, the virus can spread to people around him. That person would be infected, "said Arti.

In addition to direct transmission, the disease can be spread through indirect contact, through items such as towels, clothing, food equipment, and toys that have been contaminated. faisal chaniago