Lifestyle News Desk. Children under the age of two are more susceptible to adenovirus, but parents need not panic, as 90 percent of cases can be treated at home, although caution is necessary. Experts say parents should ensure their children wear masks and stay away from crowded places.
That makes children victims
Noted pediatrician, Dr. Arun Kumarendu Singh, AIIMS, Jodhpur says that 'unlike Covid, children under 10 are more vulnerable to adenovirus, children under two are also more vulnerable' while Children between the ages of two and five are relatively less susceptible. He says that there is nothing to panic about, Adenovirus usually causes respiratory diseases which include the common cold, pneumonia, etc.
What is adenovirus?
Adenovirus is usually a double-stranded DNA genome virus and after coming in contact with it, a person gets cold-like symptoms like fever, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose or nasal congestion, etc. However, in some cases, it can cause severe symptoms and a person may develop problems like diarrhea, pneumonia, bronchitis, and conjunctivitis.
Take care of children like this
Experts say there is currently no specific treatment for the adenovirus infection that causes colds or influenza-like illnesses. About 90 percent of cases are mild and a fever reducer such as paracetamol can be given in addition to rest. Steam inhalation and inhaled or nebulized bronchodilators may also provide relief. Some of the severely affected children required hospitalization, he added. He advised the mother to stay with the child to save the child from mental trauma.
This problem occurs in children
Experts said- “Children should wash their hands thoroughly and should not go near people suffering from cough and cold. Adenovirus is a virus that thrives on the lining of the respiratory tract, intestines, eyes, or urinary tract. This virus can cause colds, pneumonia. Digestive diseases and urinary tract infections Children affected by these infections usually face respiratory problems.
