Viral illness

Viral illness on rise stay safe this season who is at maximum risk Elderly , children and chronically ill patients. What is virus Fever? Viral hemorrhagic fevers are a group of illness caused by 4 famiies of viruses. These include Elbola and Marburg, lassa fever and the yellow fever viruses.

What are the 3 type of viruses The cylinderical helical virus type is associated with the tobacco mosaic virus. Envelope viruses. Such as influenza and HIV come covered in a protective lipid envelope.

Viral illness A virus is a germ that causes infection such as the common cold, bronchiolitis, tonsilitis ,ear infections, influenza,mumps and chickenpox. Viruses can easily spread when children have close contact with each other. Most viruses are mild and the best treatment is rest at home.

Fever is this your child's symptoms - An Abnormal high body temperature fever is the only symptom your child has a true fever if- Babies are a blessing ,but parents go through a lot of stress and pain while raising them. They do everything possible to keep them safe and healthy. Since children do not have a well developed immune system, several precautionary measures have to be taken to keep away viral infections from them. As a parent ,it is essential to be more attentive towards changing weather conditions since your children could be vulnerable to common infections. However, instead of panicking , you should educate yourself on the various symptoms of disease ,their causes and how to seek proper treatment from a doctor. A fever is the body's natural reaction to exposure to disease causing pathogens,such as viruses and bacteria.

Causes There are many patential causes of viral illness ,which may include cold and flu viruses. fevers without any other apparent underlying illness can be especially common in young children. This means that viruses are an especially common cause of fevers among young children.keeping this information in mind is important,as taking antibiotics will be ineffective in treating viral infections.

prevention An infected person can spread a viral illness by sneezing, breathing or touching people or surfaces.Peactices such as washing the hands frequently and often disinfecting surfaces can help these illnesses at bay.

treatment A lukewarm bath can help relieve the symptoms of a fever. Treatment for a viral fever depends upon the underlying cause,the degree of the fever and other symptoms a person the fever and other symptoms a person maybe experiencing . Body temperature higher than this can cause seizures, hallucinations, confusion and they are symptoms of a more serious illness. A high fever can be more dangerous for a young child than an adult. Here's when to call your child's doctor. For children 2and older, call their doctor if they have a fever that repeatedly rises above 104*F. Also seek medical advice if your child has a fever and : They seem unually,lethargic and have other severe symptoms. The fever does'nt respond to medication. They don't maintain eye contact with you.

Herbal Remedies people sometimes try herbal remedies to treat a fever. Keep in mind that these supplements have been shown to improve fever in animal. There's no reliable evidence that they work in humans, their safety in children is often unclear too. its best to avoid these remedies in children. Moringa Moringa is a tropical plant that has a variety of nutritional and medicinal benefits. Almost all parts of the plant contain vitamins ,minerals , antioxidents and antibacterial agents. Kudzu Root Kudzu root is an herb used in traditional chinese medicine.It has anti inflmmatory properties and may help reduce pain.

The bottom line A viral fever is usually nothing to worry about.In both children and adults ,most viruses resolve on their own and are part,of the healing process. But if you notice unusual symptoms or a fever does'nt go away after a day or so, its best to call your doctor.

• Abhilasha Deshpande