Conave issues warning amid rise in respiratory illnesses
he national epidemiological surveillance committee (Conave) called on Mexicans to remain vigilant as respiratory diseases increase during the winter, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
this respiratory disease It mainly affects babies under 5 years old.. Likewise, Konav mentioned that the most vulnerable group to contract the disease are infants, who are the most vulnerable to the disease.
pan american health organization The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reports that some 4,063 cases of this respiratory infection have been detected during the epidemiological week of October 28-31, with the highest number of people affected in Argentina, Chile, the United States and Colombia.
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Why is syncytial virus present in Mexico?
In Mexico, influenza and other respiratory viruses, such as syncytial viruses, spread more intensely during the winter.
Although syncytial virus is one of the most common viruses and is not new, Mexico is on alert due to a slight increase in infections. The virus mainly affects children under one year old, 1 to 4 years old, and 5 to 9 years old.
To date, there have been no reported deaths from RSV.
What is syncytial virus?
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) andIs an RNA virus of the Papamyxovirida familye, subfamily Pneumoviridae and genus Pneumoviridae. It is divided into two commonly circulating antigenic groups A and B.
It is a common respiratory virus that often causes mild cold-like symptoms and is the most common viral cause of bronchiolitis, pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infections, and hospitalization in infants worldwide.
What are the symptoms in babies 6 months or younger?
The main symptoms are: Runny nose, loss of appetite (loss of appetite), coughing, sneezing, fever, wheezing, these symptoms usually appear in stages rather than all at once.
In very young infants (6 months or younger), symptoms may include fussiness, reduced activity, difficulty breathing, reduced fluid and food intake, and apnea.
virus incubation period 4 to 6 days after infection. People can be contagious a day or two before they start showing signs of illness. Some infants and people with weakened immune systems may continue to spread the virus up to 4 weeks after symptoms have stopped.
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How do babies get syncytial virus?
The virus can be spread from person to person through respiratory droplets or through contact with hands and objects contaminated with respiratory secretions from sick people..
Respiratory syncytial virus spreads rapidly in schools, day care centers and kindergartens. Infants often become infected with the virus when their older siblings are exposed to the virus at school and spread it to younger siblings.
Nearly all children have been infected with respiratory syncytial virus At least once when they are two years old.
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