Hyderabad: From the empty ward about 10 days ago to the three-five reception every day in a week, hospitalization with Covid-19 saw a trend in rising in the city, leaving health experts worried.
The majority of infected children have mild symptoms, including fever for one or two days with doctors saying that they might be able to take infection from family members.
“When we are testing children, who have other unhealthy family members, almost 50 percent of them are testing positive.
Although usually such symptoms will not be checked, but now the third wave has begun, this is a signal for testing , “said Dr.
Preetam Kumar Reddy, a pediatrician and neonatological consultant, Rainbow Hospitals, Secunderabad.
The most common reason for diagnosis throughout the city has become a family member who suffers from Covid-19, a doctor said.
Family members who have symptoms must be tested and isolated themselves to solve the transmission chain, “Reddy added.
Spike in children cold, coughing and sudden fever, the doctor said at the Niloupher Hospital managed and the patient’s case has increased during The last few days.
“It’s difficult to distinguish between flu and Covid 19.
In the last cases, most parents are vaccinated and infected with Covid-19 shows less symptoms.
As a result, many children capture infections due to contact with other people in the house showing the same symptoms, “said a doctor in the hospital.
With most school children who show symptoms for Covid-19, parents are advised not to himself.
Diagnosis and treatment.
“Take opinions from pediatricians and unless tested, every cold, coughing and fever must be taken as a symptom of Covid-19.
Early diagnosis is the key to great results, “said Dr.
Bvl Narasimha Rao, a consultant neonatology and pediatrics, Apollo children’s hospital.
While the case is seen in a three-month-old baby, which is recognized largely caused by needs.
Respiratory support.” We have seen upswing What was marked in the case in the past few days, the majority was the case of outpatient or online consultation, although the four-five receipt was also there in the last three-four days.
This is for non-invasive oxygen support due to respiratory pressure, “said Dr.
Satish Ghanta, a small star hospital.