How is viral fever spread? Is it transmitted through breast milk?

Viral fever is a common and highly contagious disease. How viral fever is transmitted and whether viral fever is transmitted through breast milk is a concern for many people, especially nursing mothers.

Viral fever is caused by many different viruses, the most common being respiratory viruses with more than 200 other pathogenic viruses. Viral fever is a very common disease in both adults and children, can occur at any time of the year, especially at times of sudden weather changes, erratic rain and sunshine. After the virus enters the body, incubation until it reaches a high enough level will cause external symptoms such as:
High fever: The patient usually has a fever of 38-39oC, sometimes high fever up to 40- 41 degrees Celsius Headache, body aches, body fatigue, discomfort Inflammation of the respiratory tract with symptoms such as cough, sneezing, fever, nose, sore throat,... Digestive disorders such as diarrhea, vomiting, lymphadenitis, rash, eye conjunctivitis Viral fever is a contagious, highly contagious disease. The disease can be spread from one person to another through the respiratory tract, when an infected person talks, coughs, sneezes, runny nose, droplets containing virus from the infected person spread to the surrounding environment, entering the body. another person's body through the nose and mouth. Viral fever can also be transmitted through the gastrointestinal tract, when food is contaminated with secretions containing the virus from an infected person. In addition, the disease can be transmitted indirectly when the virus from an infected person clings to public objects such as doorknobs, stairs, children's toys, etc. When other people handle these objects, accidentally Putting your hands to your nose, or holding food, will be at risk of disease.

Viral fever is generally a benign illness, which usually resolves on its own after 1-2 weeks. The recovery is fast or slow depending on the type of virus, resistance and care during the illness. Viral fever can be contagious while an infected person has symptoms, but some viruses can be contagious during the incubation period and for a few days after the symptoms disappear.

Whether viral fever is transmitted through breast milk is a matter of particular concern to nursing mothers. Many mothers who have a viral fever for fear of infecting their babies do not breastfeed, which is unnecessary because viruses are very rarely transmitted through breast milk. To limit the possibility of infecting the baby during the mother's illness, the mother must frequently wash her hands, especially before taking care of the child. Wipe the nipple with warm water before feeding. Always wear a mask when holding and feeding your baby. Do not kiss the baby, limit talking to the baby, avoid touching the baby's lips and nose.
Limit breastfeeding when the mother has a high fever, inform the doctor that she is breastfeeding so that the doctor does not prescribe drugs that can be excreted in milk or has appropriate instructions on the use of drugs so as not to affect the baby's health. little.
Mothers should drink a lot of water, have good nutrition, keep a good spirit, get enough sleep to recover health and produce more milk for the baby.

Although viral fever is not usually dangerous, the symptoms of the disease make patients tired and uncomfortable, greatly affecting life and activities. To prevent the risk of viral fever, people should improve their body's resistance with a nutritious, scientific diet and a reasonable exercise and exercise regimen. Enhance personal hygiene, pay special attention to washing hands before eating and after using the toilet. Keep the surrounding clean and airy living environment to limit the development of pathogens.
Limit contact with people who are sick. Do not go to crowded places when an epidemic is circulating.
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