Pneumonia cases increase in children in the United States: “White Lung Syndrome” causes concern

written in world he November 30, 2023 · 7:26 pm

Massachusetts, America. – Health professionals in some areas Massachusetts and Ohio Alarming increase in cases reported pneumonia in children, called “white lung syndrome”, similar to the epidemic spreading in China and parts of Europe.

In Warren County, Ohio, just 30 miles from Cincinnati, 142 cases have been recorded Pediatric cases This has been happening since August, with health authorities calling the numbers “extremely high”.he County Health Bureau

Warren noted that not only is that above the county average, but it also meets the Ohio Department of Health’s definition of an outbreak.

In western Massachusetts, doctors see significant increase in ‘walking pneumonia’, a milder form of pneumonia Lung disease.

Experts believe it is not a new pathogen but a seasonal combination of bacteria and viruses that attack at the same time.Although this has not been confirmed to be a direct consequence of government restrictions PandemicThere is a theory that children’s immunity may be weakened due to lockdowns, mask-wearing and school closures.

In Warren County, most eight-year-old patients test positive Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Adenovirus and Streptococcus.

On the other hand, in Massachusetts, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been identified as a major problem.

Despite concerns that the epidemic may replicate the situation in China, Hospital Already overwhelmed, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) In the United States, they said, there was “nothing unusual” at the national level.

In Ohio, an “ongoing investigation” is underway to determine the cause of the increase in cases.Authorities recommend standard precautions such as washing hands and staying informed vaccine.

While CDC data does not show a significant increase in pneumonia deaths nationwide, the situation is still being watched. Experts warned that it was too early to extrapolate a county to the national level and stressed the importance of continuing to monitor the evolution of the situation.

Source: Tribune