Fever that occurs due to any viral infection is known as viral fever. The duration of this problem is not fixed, if untreated can turn out to be quite fatal for life. Some of the frequent symptoms which have been seen are body ache, cough, running nose, shivering, irritation and depression. In viral fever, the infection causes an escalation in the body temperature once the bacteria manifest itself within the body. Normally, viral fever lasts from 3 to 10 days. Approximately 2 million cases of it have been observed in the United States annually. More than 1 million cases of viral fever have been observed in Africa. The number is rising continuously and has become an issue of concern for many individuals around the world. Children are the easy prey who more or less get infected and end up having viral fever. The most common type of viral fever is €seasonal flu', its virus spreads through out the body and makes the person cough and sneeze repeatedly. Change of season is one of the most common cause of viral fever, during a change in any particular season the air outside can also carry the bacteria and children are the ones most vulnerable.
This disease is quite contagious and extreme precaution needs to be taken while tending a viral infected patient. The symptoms start showing up after 10 days of getting infected, by that time the bacteria already takes over any human body and gives them a troubled time. Cough, sore throat, running nose, headaches, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach ache are the most prevalent symptoms of viral fever. Persistent cough more than 3 weeks, diarrhea for more than 2 weeks, blood in stools, fever for more than a week, fits, refusal to eat and drink, difficulty in breathing, abnormal sleepiness and swelling up of feet. Younger children as has already been told are vulnerable to it; they may develop severe complications which result in pneumonia. The treatment for pneumonia continues for over a month and recovery takes approximately to be two months.
Several precautions need to be taken in order to protect children from viral fever. An annual vaccination against flu can keep this problem at bay. It is necessary to keep children away from the infected patients as the risk of catching the disease is quite high, since it is a communicable disease which can be caught through the air itself. Anyone near to a child who is coughing or sneezing should be advised to do so by covering their mouth with a handkerchief. They should keep themselves clean and be aware about their surroundings as well. Lots of water & ORS (oral rehydration solution), timely medication, sufficient rest to recover from weakness and fever, ventilated air and hygienic sense are some things which need to be taken care of in case of children. Fruit juice, barley water and broth are good for health. Immunity boosting foods like lemons, oranges, papayas and bell papers are recommended to be given to them for a smooth recovery and a healthy life. Therefore, it is important for everyone to take care of themselves and make sure that no one catches viral fever.
This disease is quite contagious and extreme precaution needs to be taken while tending a viral infected patient. The symptoms start showing up after 10 days of getting infected, by that time the bacteria already takes over any human body and gives them a troubled time. Cough, sore throat, running nose, headaches, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach ache are the most prevalent symptoms of viral fever. Persistent cough more than 3 weeks, diarrhea for more than 2 weeks, blood in stools, fever for more than a week, fits, refusal to eat and drink, difficulty in breathing, abnormal sleepiness and swelling up of feet. Younger children as has already been told are vulnerable to it; they may develop severe complications which result in pneumonia. The treatment for pneumonia continues for over a month and recovery takes approximately to be two months.
Several precautions need to be taken in order to protect children from viral fever. An annual vaccination against flu can keep this problem at bay. It is necessary to keep children away from the infected patients as the risk of catching the disease is quite high, since it is a communicable disease which can be caught through the air itself. Anyone near to a child who is coughing or sneezing should be advised to do so by covering their mouth with a handkerchief. They should keep themselves clean and be aware about their surroundings as well. Lots of water & ORS (oral rehydration solution), timely medication, sufficient rest to recover from weakness and fever, ventilated air and hygienic sense are some things which need to be taken care of in case of children. Fruit juice, barley water and broth are good for health. Immunity boosting foods like lemons, oranges, papayas and bell papers are recommended to be given to them for a smooth recovery and a healthy life. Therefore, it is important for everyone to take care of themselves and make sure that no one catches viral fever.
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