Syncytia: Viruses that attack babies and that Extremadura does not manifest – Extremadura

called syncytiahe For some time, it has become one of the biggest headaches in pediatrics worldwide.we talk about a Respiratory viruses that primarily affect infants – less than a year old – for those who have already assumed Second leading cause of death worldwide.

Its symptoms are very similar to those of the common cold.

: Cough, runny nose, sneezing, fever, loss of appetite, etc. However, there is one potential danger that does cause concern.syncytial virus May lead to more serious illness, such as pneumonia or bronchiolitis.

At the Extremadura Response Center we are following this already existing virus Triggered vaccination announcements across Spain. Communities such as Galicia, Aragon, the Balearic Islands or Andalusia will be vaccinated against Sincitar, But in Extremadura, nothing is known

. No evaluation of new board And, at least so far, its status is unclear.

We have discussed this issue with Luis Ortiz, renowned pediatrician in BadajozAcknowledging its danger and calling for joint action across the country: “This is a A public health problem that requires equitable nationwide“.We’ll see in the next few hours whether the regional director finally speaks publicly about the issue.