Stomach virus Alicante | High temperatures this autumn trigger enterovirus in children and adults in the province

Heat this fall triggers enterovirus in children and adults in provincePilar Cortes

In recent weeks, family doctors and pediatricians have been caring for a Significant increase in the number of patients affected by one Infectious stomach virus that causes vomiting, associated diarrhea and fever, This overlaps with the number of consultations for respiratory illnesses, which are more typical of those dates, which start to rebound.In both adults and children, enteroviruses can cause Vomiting, diarrhea, and mild fever lasting an average of 4 or 5 days.

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As far as children are concerned, a pediatrician at a health center in Alicante emphasizes, “It is often accompanied by loss of appetite and abdominal pain, which forces us to rule out other conditions”. Hydration and soft food are recommended for adults.

this High temperatures occur for several consecutive days at this time of year According to professionals consulted, this is the reason behind this contagious disease. “This is due to seasonal conditions in climate change that mimic enteroviruses, as conditions The high temperature does not match the season.”” says Dr. Javier Blanquer downtown san blashe sees on average three patients with these symptoms for consultation.

These spikes occur when 80% of doctors’ appointments are sold out, putting even more pressure on their schedules.Well, was In most cases, mild symptoms are resolved through consultation. Primary health care.

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Pediatricians say much the same. Some are even admitting more affected people, with an average of three to six a day. “Viruses have a seasonal component and now we have a seasonal component too And given that they’re in groups, in classes, in schools, the spread and contagion is going to be greater. “ points out a professional from the Florida Health Center, also in Alicante.

Stomach virus cases increase in province during fall and school year

What you see is above all else paintings viral gastroenteritis Due to the number and evolution of cases, Although in principle it is not known what type of virus is responsible for this, since this treatment is not usually carried out crop Because the evolution of those affected is expected. almost all eras, The 3- to 6-year-old group dominates, “and there are some parents.”

That is, the entire family is affected because it spreads easily, Although it is more difficult for adults to make medical appointments, they go to the pharmacy first.They also noticed that in some Increased demand for serums and antidiarrheal medications.

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«These viruses are more typical of good weather than these dates So close to winter and They spread rapidly among children in nurseries and schoolsYes», agrees a pediatrician from Elche, where the virus is also being treated at local health centres.Some professionals are affected by these viruses One third of the consultations.

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exist Emergency situations like those St. Joan’s Hospital Also registered one Attendance increased. Over the past two weeks, they have seen an increase in cases of intestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, some accompanied by abdominal pain, but these symptoms disappear within a few days. All of this begins to exacerbate respiratory symptoms.

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“We are seeing acute gastroenteritis at the same time Respiratory viruses are on the rise Also associated with infections such as adenovirus (which causes respiratory and intestinal infections in children) and sometimes viral infections syncytium (Cause of bronchiolitis).Generally speaking, there are many Infection with multiple viruses at the same time, causing extensive coughing, bronchospasm, or Asthma attack and difficulty breathing, Francisco Sánchez, a pediatrician at Sant Joan Hospital, said: “There are still cases of bronchiolitis in young children, although not many, probably because of the effectiveness of the vaccination.” Intestinal involvement in patients under one year of age.

80% of primary care doctor appointments in the province have been sold out

So in some hospitals they are discharging people so that more kids can come in, although now 80% are already respiratory viruses There is also some gastrointestinal diarrhea.

There are also cases of enterovirus, which causes the so-called “summer flu.”this Spanish Association of Primary Care Pediatrics Please remember that infants and children under 15 Are at greater risk than adults for contracting the virus and getting sick Enterovirus.That’s because they haven’t been exposed to these types of viruses before No immunity has been developed yet

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Health authorities have vaccinated more than 5,700 children in Alicante province against bronchiolitis in one month

And in General emergencies Alicante Hospital They concluded that there was no increase in the number of adult hospital admissions for gastroenteritis during this period.