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New outbreak of Influenza B in the country
Recommended care at the onset of influenza B
This is a clinical condition that generates seasonal outbreaks milder and less serious than those caused by H1N1 virus. Resume calling for preventive measures.
Was detected in recent weeks across the country, an outbreak of influenza B, a type which expanded this year but milder characteristics in terms of impact generated in the human body. It mainly affects children of school age, so ask parents to resume the preventive and hygiene measures were adopted in 2009 with the emergence of influenza A (H1N1).
This is a variant of flu that usually causes mild clinical symptoms, said in dialogue with this half Jabornisky Roberto pediatricians. He noted that the majority of cases seen in children of school age and that the expansion occurred throughout the country.
"It's like a normal flu, with all the features of high fever, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, malaise," the doctor stressed that "it is not as aggressive as a strain of H1N1, causing serious injury to the lungs. "
He said that there is a common type although the symptoms are the flu "normal." He explained that the technical name of the influenza virus is influenza. "There is a type A and B. The first is common, but last year created a subgroup called H1N1 that was aggressive and led to a pandemic. We expected a rebound this year, but did not happen. However, the laboratory found that influenza B is now affecting much of the population. "
Dr. Jabornisky indicated that although the symptoms are a normal flu, should consult a doctor, to rest and remain isolated. "This message is primarily for parents not to send their children to school if they are with flu-like symptoms," he said. Requested pick up hand washing, cleaning of rooms and spaces where the patient stays.
New outbreak of Influenza B in the country
Recommended care at the onset of influenza B
This is a clinical condition that generates seasonal outbreaks milder and less serious than those caused by H1N1 virus. Resume calling for preventive measures.
Was detected in recent weeks across the country, an outbreak of influenza B, a type which expanded this year but milder characteristics in terms of impact generated in the human body. It mainly affects children of school age, so ask parents to resume the preventive and hygiene measures were adopted in 2009 with the emergence of influenza A (H1N1).
This is a variant of flu that usually causes mild clinical symptoms, said in dialogue with this half Jabornisky Roberto pediatricians. He noted that the majority of cases seen in children of school age and that the expansion occurred throughout the country.
"It's like a normal flu, with all the features of high fever, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, malaise," the doctor stressed that "it is not as aggressive as a strain of H1N1, causing serious injury to the lungs. "
He said that there is a common type although the symptoms are the flu "normal." He explained that the technical name of the influenza virus is influenza. "There is a type A and B. The first is common, but last year created a subgroup called H1N1 that was aggressive and led to a pandemic. We expected a rebound this year, but did not happen. However, the laboratory found that influenza B is now affecting much of the population. "
Dr. Jabornisky indicated that although the symptoms are a normal flu, should consult a doctor, to rest and remain isolated. "This message is primarily for parents not to send their children to school if they are with flu-like symptoms," he said. Requested pick up hand washing, cleaning of rooms and spaces where the patient stays.