This year, one of the expected types of influenza, which will provoke an epidemic, it is believed the virus type B (Colorado). It affects mainly the respiratory tract, penetrating into the body through the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, stimulates general and local manifestations of influenza. These include body aches, joint and muscle pain, redness of the throat, runny nose and cough, the temperature rise in the first days of illness and malaise.
Influenza type B
Manifestations can be from mild to very severe, with the risk of fatal complications. But for influenza type B, they are not usually characteristic. Virus (Colorado) usually has a favorable prognosis, the symptoms are usually minor or moderate, and almost do not give complications. However, this is true for young and healthy people and patients with poor health, children and the elderly are at risk that the flu will be severe. That is why they are grafted primarily at risk. Vaccination is carried out in early September in hospitals, free of charge. So far, the epidemic has not yet begun, you will have time to be grafted, on the development of immunity is necessary at least 2-3 weeks, and is completely immune defenses are strengthened for 2 months.
How do you get?
Usually people are infected with this type of influenza, closely in contact with patients who are contagious for 1-2 days before the first signs of the disease. Dangerous not only sneezing and coughing, conversations in the immediate vicinity of the ailing person, but also touch the hands of subjects, which were particles of saliva or mucus from viruses. Especially dangerous are the places where a lot of people, stuffy and warm - transport, shops, hospitals and childcare facilities.
How to distinguish the strain in Colorado?
By outward signs and symptoms to distinguish this type of flu from others is impossible. The symptoms are similar, and the differences can be found only in laboratory conditions. Unlike influenza A, the variant of the disease typically occurs somewhat lighter having an average severity of symptoms or lung condition of the disease. The principles of treatment are not different, symptomatic agents are needed, bed rest for the duration of the acute symptoms and excessive drinking. Receiving antiviral agents such as Tamiflu or Relenza, in uncomplicated cases not shown. The body by activating their own immune system to cope with the virus on their own.
The only thing that experts recommend for suspected influenza type B, is on the illness to stay at home so as not to burden their condition and do not spread the infection among others. Not all put the vaccinations, and can cope with the infection without complications.
prevention measures for this type of virus is no different from any respiratory infections - need to avoid contact with people coughing and sneezing, frequently wash their hands, to lead a healthy lifestyle in order to strengthen the immune system, often ventilate the room, refuse to visit public events in the peak epidemic.
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