Doctor of new type pneumonia treatment "Measures to prevent spread to elderly people" February 9 16:42
Doctors who treat patients with pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus told NHK that fever and overall drowsiness lasted more than a week, but that the symptoms were relatively mild, but that infection could spread in Japan. He pointed out that it was necessary to take measures to prevent the spread of infection to people who might become more serious, such as those with chronic illness and the elderly.
Dr. Kenji Kutsuna of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine has treated five people, including those who have returned home on a charter aircraft from Wuhan, China, where the spread of the new coronavirus has spread.
Dr. Kutsuna responded to an interview with NHK alone to learn more about the actual patient's symptoms.
Dr. Kutsuna pointed out that the symptoms common to patients were runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever of 37 degrees or more and general malaise for about a week.
In some cases, the fever may rise after a week, and the symptoms are more likely to persist than influenza or other viral infections.
The symptoms are relatively mild and some people have developed pneumonia, but all are recovering. "At present, it is lighter than pneumonia caused by bacteria or influenza. The infection is relatively high but the severity is low." And talk.
He also pointed out that the risk of spreading infection to those who do not have symptoms has been pointed out, "Since it is basically an infection transmitted by coughing and sneezing, the risk of spreading if symptoms do not appear is low."
On the other hand, regarding the possibility of spread in Japan, "It may be difficult to completely control the spread of the infection. People with the disease, the elderly, and pregnant women may have the flu. In this case, it is easy to make the disease more serious, so it is necessary for you to take proper precautionary measures such as hand washing so that these people do not become infected. '' Stressed the need for
● 9pm tonight NHK Special
NHK Special "How far can the infection spread?-Urgent report: New type of viral pneumonia-"
General TV Sunday, February 9 from 9:00 pm to 9:55
A new type of coronavirus that continues to spread more than SARS deaths. How far has the identity been known? It is pointed out that there is a risk that the infection may spread even when there are no clear symptoms, and there is a limit to border measures as well. Live broadcasts answer questions and concerns.