Some complications of typhus in children

The article is professionally consulted with Master, Doctor Phan Ngoc Hai - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec International General Hospital Da Nang. Dr. Hai used to work at the Neonatology Department of Da Nang Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital and Hoan My Da Nang Hospital. His strength is in general pediatric examination and treatment, neonatal examination and treatment, pediatric resuscitation.

Typhus is mainly caused by viruses, especially measles virus, Rubella virus (German measles). This is a common infectious disease in children, which can cause many dangerous complications.

Some of the symptoms of typhus include:
High fever that lasts about 3-5 days Rash: a rash that usually spreads slowly starting in the chest, back, abdomen to neck and arms Cough Runny nose Diarrhea Loss of appetite, fussiness, swelling of eyelids When a child has the following signs, parents need to immediately take the child to the hospital for timely treatment:
The child has a high fever above 39.5°C Fever lasts more than 7 days rash with high fever

Complications of viral fever (typhus):
Encephalitis otitis media Pneumonia Guillian Barre syndrome Encephalitis is the most severe complication of typhus in children

Instruct children and family members to wash their hands frequently. Sufficiently supplemented with fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C to strengthen resistance against disease To prevent possible complications, parents should take their children to see a doctor to be diagnosed and prescribed methods. appropriate law. Absolutely do not arbitrarily use antiviral drugs or any other drug during the treatment of this disease.
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