Spurt in gastrointestinal and viral infections among children in Bengaluru thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dr Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr Consultant - Neonatology and Paediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital, said, “Causes of winter wheezing range from lower immunity, viral infections like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza, to irritants such as cold air and indoor pollutants. Limited outdoor activity and changes in daily routine are also some of the common factors that contribute to an increase in wheezing.
Several individuals are presenting with typical dengue symptoms and complications, prompting hospital admissions for observation and treatment, including the administration of platelets in certain patients. Fortunately, all patients are responding well, and there have been no reported mortalities or deaths attributable to dengue fever, he explained.
Bengaluru also in the grip of other viral ailments thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
While the most vulnerable to severe RSV infections are premature newborns, infants under 12 months (especially those under 6 months), and children under 2 years old with chronic lung disease or congenital heart conditions, he added. Many health experts said that the virus can survive on surfaces for a period and spread through indirect transmission.