Pneumonia outbreak in China: After the Corona epidemic, now another disease is wreaking havoc in China. The outbreak of mysterious pneumonia has been going on here since mid-October. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the World Health Organization (WHO) itself is keeping an eye on the situation. The disease was first reported in northern China, involving a large number of children.

According to reports, hospitals in the affected areas are filled with people showing symptoms of pneumonia. However, this disease has not been identified yet. Let us know everything about this disease-

Symptoms and Severity

According to reports, the primary symptoms of the disease are consistent with pneumonia , including fever, cough and difficulty breathing. However, the severity of cases varies. In serious cases, some patients even need to be admitted to hospital.

What are health experts like?

Chinese authorities have blamed the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the spread of pathogens like influenza, mycoplasma pneumonia (a common bacterial infection in children), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among others for the rising cases of the mysterious disease in the country. At the same time, WHO has sought detailed information from China on this entire matter , so that it can help in understanding the nature and cause of this disease and managing it effectively.

advice to be careful

Apart from this, in view of the increasing cases of this disease, WHO has advised people in the affected areas to take precautionary measures. These include adopting good hygiene, contacting a doctor for symptoms of respiratory problems, etc. The increasing spread of the once mysterious disease in China has increased the concern of people globally, because the whole world has seen the impact of Covid-19 which had earlier emerged from there.

Disclaimer: The advice and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns, always consult your doctor.

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