Save Children! After 5 years this alarming disease appeared in Surat, 600 cases per day

Save Children! After 5 years this alarming disease appeared in Surat, 600 cases per day

After 5 years in Surat, the disease causing sores on children's hands, feet and tongue has appeared again. Due to which the parents of the children and the system are worried.

• Critical illness in children up to 6 years in Surat
• Children were found with sores on their hands, feet and tongue
• 500 to 600 cases are coming up daily in the city

Serious illness has been observed in children up to 6 years of age in Surat. In which sores are seen on children's hands, feet and tongue. This disease is spreading very fast among children. 500 to 600 cases are coming up daily in the city.

Doctors named the disease as 'hand-foot and mouth disease'

Doctors have named this disease as 'hand-foot and mouth disease'. This disease is caused by Coxsackie and Echo virus. It is said that after 5 years this disease has raised its head again. In 2017, many children were caught in the grip of this disease. In this disease, doctors are advising children not to give antibiotics and outside food.

Importantly, children are easily infected. Hence it is necessary to be careful of children in nursery, dance class and playground. In this disease, blisters are also seen in the mouth and throat of children. In this matter, doctors say that this disease is contagious so its treatment is necessary.

Know what are the symptoms of this illness

• First of all there is fever in this disease.
• Later, sores appear on the tongue and throat.
• Later the hands and feet get sores.
• Children cry in pain.
• The disease is contagious and spreads from one child to another.

What care should be taken to prevent illness?

• First of all, disinfect all areas of the house.
• Disinfect children's toys too.
• Do not accept children to put anything in their mouths.
• Do not send child to school if infected.
• Clean hands thoroughly after coming outside.
• Cleanse even after defecation.