Source: Changchun Evening News
Recently
Many parents said they were very tired
Looking for early education and busy choosing a school
It was already a mess
Finally waited until the school started
The baby fell down unexpectedly
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According to the Luohu District Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Shenzhen,
Recently, more than 10 children in schools and kindergartens in Luohu District, Shenzhen
There are symptoms of fever, runny nose, and cough
According to the Shenzhen Health Commission,
There are also schools in Luohu District, Shenzhen
1 classes and more than 10 children gathered together.
Cold, cough, fever!
Strangely,
Shaanxi Ningshan and other places
also happened.
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Picture source: The Paper
Hearing these news
Parents immediately exploded
What's the situation?
, will classes be suspended? ? ?
calm down!
The one who got hit by your child may be this virus!
Episode 0 Don’t be too nervous, parents, doctors from the Luohu District Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Shenzhen have been dispatched to test the sick baby. The truth about
is also confirmed. These children are not infected with the new coronavirus, but -
rhinovirus (HRV).
To put it bluntly, it is one of the most common pathogens that cause common cold .
rhinovirus, source: Popular Science China
It is mainly transmitted through droplets and direct contact with .
is highly contagious and spreads quickly, and is prone to outbreaks and prevalence in collective units such as schools.
Generally speaking, people may get hit all year round, especially spring and winter .
, this guy has come out recently and has been "existent" -
Many babies were just sore throat , runny nose , but later they gradually evolved into coughing and sneezing .
However, parents don’t need to panic. We are ready to try to deal with this virus!
01. Is this a new virus?
When you hear the rhinovirus, you may be confused:
"Why are there so many viruses this year? The new coronavirus has not left yet, why is there a new virus?"
In fact, scientists have discovered its existence half a century ago.
Many people think it is unfamiliar, but because after people caught a cold, rarely did virus testing, so they didn’t know much about it. How is 02.
transmitted?
The transmission routes of rhinovirus include—
① Close conversation
② Close contact
③ Direct contact with contaminated surfaces, respiratory secretions, feces-mouth
That is to say, if a child shakes hands with a person with a cold, touches elevator buttons, door handles, water dispenser faucets, etc. contaminated by rhinovirus, and then touches his eyes, nose or mouth, it is possible to get hit.
03. Who is prone to being hit?
Whether adults or children, they are easily hit.
Studies have shown that adults catch colds 2~6 times per year, and children with weak immunity catch colds 6~8 times per year.
Why is this?
Because there are too many "siblings" in rhinovirus - currently has 144 serotypes, which is the virus with the most serotypes among human viruses.
They have evolved too smartly, humans have not developed an effective vaccine to deal with it.
In addition, the human immune system is also difficult to deal with rhinovirus, so some people often get common colds. 04.
What are the symptoms after being infected?
Symptoms are generally mild. For example——
runny nose
sneezing
nasal congestion
cough
fever
sore throat
hoarse voice
...
Most people can recover from 7-10 days.
However, for infants, elderly and frail patients with underlying diseases, the original disease will be aggravated, and it can also be accompanied by laryngitis , bronchitis , bronchitis , and may also lead to complications such as sinusitis, otitis media .Is there any difference between 05.
and influenza ?
Although the symptoms are roughly similar, the "lethality" of influenza can be more than one level higher than that of the common cold.
For specific differences, please refer to this table:
Source: Tencent Medical Dictionary
It is particularly important to note that influenza is prone to complications such as pneumonia, myocarditis, and encephalitis. In severe , it can even "dead".
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And colds rarely have complications.
In addition, influenza often causes high fever, and the body temperature can reach 39℃-40℃.
In the high incidence season, it can be prevented by vaccination, but there is generally no vaccine to get a common cold. 06.
Getting a cold
is the cause of rhinovirus?
is not.
In addition to rhinovirus, adenovirus , parainfluenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus can also cause common cold symptoms.
In addition, a few bacteria can also cause colds.
07. How to avoid being hit?
In order to avoid rhinovirus infection, children should do:
① Wash their hands frequently. Rub the hand sanitizer for 20 seconds and wash your hands correctly with 7-step washing methods;
② When it is inconvenient to wash your hands with hand sanitizer, you can disinfect the hand detergent with alcohol;
③ Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth before washing your hands;
④ Keep a distance from patients with colds.
08. Do children need to be isolated after being infected?
Experts suggest that if the child is infected with rhinovirus, should be taken to the hospital near home for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
Then rest and isolate at home until the symptoms completely disappear before returning to school to class.
Never buy antipyretics, antibiotics, etc. for your child at will. antibiotics are not used to treat colds caused by respiratory viruses.
In addition, you should also pay attention to personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and wear a mask.
