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Ukraine: Outbreak of "summer flu"

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No clue whether this is actually influenza, or other seasonal pathogens.

http://novosti.dn.ua/details/133274/

In Ukraine, the outbreak of summer flu
14:35 / 1 сентября 2010 г. 14:35 / September 1, 2010

The country has increased the number of colds. Doctors believe that people are massively sent to the hospital enteroviruses.

The disease begins abruptly with fever, in some slightly - to 37.5, while in others - to 39,5 degrees. Other symptoms may not be a runny nose and sore throat. Unpleasant sensations go through three or four days. But some still complain about the residual lethargy and joint pain. General practitioners and family doctors in towns and cities hardly cope with the load. In some district hospitals because of the influx of patients have no beds, Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine.

"This could consist of enteroviruses. This is typical for the summer season of SARS, does not require some specific treatment and is quickly and completely. It is also called "summer flu". . The disease usually affects the respiratory system. However, sore throat and runny nose can join and intestinal disorders ", - said Sergey Kramarev infectious diseases.

Doctors are advised to consult with first symptoms at the district therapist and take a sick, especially if the fever. Otherwise, treatment is the same as for seasonal [ARVI]. // Focus
 
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