9 people have a fever and the whole class is quarantined! This viral infection is on the rise, and parents call it "too toxic": high fever for several days, no specific medicine

Chengdu Business Daily Red Star News

2024-05-19 14:28Posted on the official account of Red Star News of Chengdu Business Daily, Sichuan

9-year-old Yuanyuan

He is in the third grade at a primary school in Binjiang District, Hangzhou

Recently, 9 students in the class took leave of absence at home due to fever

And viruses are different, flu,

Both adenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus are available

Yuanyuan School Regulations

More than 5 students in the class are subject to class quarantine due to sick leave.

The day before yesterday (May 16)

Classes begin to quarantine

On May 16, Yuan Yuan also began to sneeze wildly when he returned home. Ms. Wang said that she hoped that the symptoms were caused by rhinitis, and she had already given her child anti-rhinitis drugs.

Ms. Wang said: "Our baby's tablemate was also infected yesterday, it was the flu, and I took leave to go home today. Many of her friends also posted on the circle of friends, saying that many of her children's classmates were sick, "The most serious one is an adenovirus." ”

May 9th

The head of the family posted

My son has adenovirus

High fever is 40°C fast!

The doctor said there was no cure

It can only be healed by itself

I don't know how many days I want to burn......

There are also parents who discuss:

"Adenovirus is too virulent!"

If I am infected with adenovirus, how long will the infection last?

Will it cause pneumonia?

Can adenovirus become severe?

Li Caixue, chief physician of the Department of Internal Medicine of Hangzhou Children's Hospital, said that at present, the outpatient clinic is still dominated by children with respiratory tract infections, but children with adenovirus are on the rise. "Three or four of the 30 children were infected with adenovirus, an increase from some time ago, and the rest of the children were mainly treated with whooping cough, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus."

It is understood that adenovirus is one of the most common culprits of acute respiratory infections in children, and respiratory tract infections and pharyngeal conjunctivitis generally occur in children after infection.

How can I be sure my child has adenovirus?

Director Li mentioned that if the child has a fever for 3-4 days and the temperature is above 39°C, it is likely to be an adenovirus infection. Symptoms of different strains of adenovirus may vary, and some children may have diarrhea as the main symptom.

What is an adenovirus?

It is a common respiratory virus, and there are currently more than 50 adenoviruses known to infect humans. Director Li said that adenovirus is mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract, and children's immunity is weak, so there will be cases where one person in the class is infected and transmitted to several children. If the child is diagnosed with adenovirus infection, it is recommended to take leave to recuperate at home to avoid cross-infection among classmates; It is recommended that the child's body temperature be normal for 48 hours and the virus antigen will turn negative before returning to school.

After your child is infected with adenovirus

Can it be transmitted to adults?

Director Li said: "It can be transmitted to adults, but adenovirus infection is mainly in children under 5 years old. Even if an adult is infected, the symptoms are relatively mild, and the rate of severe disease is low. ”

Can persistent high fever cause pneumonia?

Director Li said that the clinical manifestations of adenovirus are mainly fever, which lasts for a long time, often a high fever that lasts for more than 3 days. If the child persists in high fever, it is recommended to take a chest X-ray to further clarify.

"Parents don't need to worry too much, most children with adenovirus infection are mainly infected with upper respiratory tract. Most of the cases are mild, but they will improve significantly after treatment, and the rate of severe pneumonia is low. Director Li said.

It is reported that at present, there is no specific drug treatment for adenovirus infection, and symptomatic treatment is the main treatment. For most immunocompetent children, adenovirus infection is self-limiting, and mild cases generally resolve spontaneously without special treatment; If the disease worsens and develops adenovirus pneumonia, treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.

Director Li reminded that after being infected with adenovirus, it is important for children to rest well, so as to improve immunity and promote early recovery from the disease. In general, the incubation period of adenovirus is 3-10 days, with an average of 1 week. If the child comes into contact with an infected classmate, it is recommended to observe for a period of time, wash hands frequently, ventilate frequently, pay attention to rest, and do a good job of daily protection.

How can I protect myself from the virus?

Director Li mentioned that it is very important to maintain a balanced and comprehensive nutritional intake for children, ensure adequate sleep and appropriate exercise, and improve children's immunity. At the same time, do a good job of personal protection, try not to take your children to crowded places, wash your hands frequently, ventilate more, wear masks, and reduce contact with classmates infected by adenovirus.

If your child has a fever, don't take antibiotics blindly

"Unlike bacterial infections, antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. So, if your child is infected with adenovirus, taking antibiotics is not effective. If it is a stream A or a stream, it is also invalid. Chief physician Hua Chunzhen, head of the Department of Infectious Diseases of Zhejiang University Children's Hospital, said that children with fever should not be blindly allowed to take antibiotics.

Source: Xinmin Evening News Comprehensive Orange Persimmon Interactive Urban Express, Zhejiang University Children's Hospital, Shangguan News

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