The number of patients with RS virus infection is increasing. Infants are especially careful September 8 at 7:39
The number of patients with RS virus infection is increasing nationwide. Most adults suffer from colds, but when an infant is infected for the first time, it can cause severe symptoms. I asked an expert about the cautions.
The trend is getting faster, now attention
RS virus infections used to be prevalent from autumn to winter, but in recent years, the number of patients has been increasing from summer.
In the state where it is already prevalent, especially in Kyushu, including Miyazaki Prefecture, which is already a big epidemic, there are about 3000 pediatric medical institutions nationwide. The number of patients diagnosed with is 4290.
Medical institutions that accelerate response
Most adults have symptoms such as colds, but if an infant is infected for the first time, the risk of becoming severe increases, so there is a movement among medical institutions to speed up the response.
At the National Center for Child Health and Development in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, it is time to administer antibody injections administered monthly during the epidemic period of RS virus infection to prevent premature infants who are born prematurely or have heart problems. We will respond ahead of schedule from September to August.
“I feel that the number of patients has increased from the summer in the last few years, and that it is already prevalent in August and September. ”
Be careful even if family symptoms are mild
In addition, adults often have mild symptoms even after infection, so they can be depressed and become severely ill without being aware of it.
The precautions at home
As a precaution to prevent the spread of infection at home, Dr. Miyairi sneezes and sneezes when the family has a runny nose. ▽ Wash hands frequently. ▽ Wear a mask. ▽ Disinfect neatly and shared toys. It is said that the response such as is effective.
What is the guideline for going to the hospital?
In addition, in addition to symptoms such as runny nose and fever, the standard for infants to visit a medical institution immediately is
▽ Bad breast milk or milk drinking ▽ Bad mood and feeling bad ▽ Breathing seems to be painful or you can hear a noise ▽ Browsing your chest and tummy pekopeko, etc. It is.
In particular, a baby born one to two months after birth may lead to apnea symptoms that stop breathing when infected. I want you to see the situation.
An RS virus that can cause severe symptoms in infants who are infected for the first time. Attention should be paid to the winter season.