Pneumonia remains a serious respiratory disease, especially for children under three years of age, where viral infections account for 90% of cases. While bacteria and fungi also cause pneumonia, ...
But it is the viral fever with body rashes that has doctors worried. It is striking children more frequently. "The rash is leading to a dengue scare. But it's neither dengue nor measles.
NCDC DG said healthcare workers play critical roles in preventing and managing Lassa fever and other diseases and urged them to always practice standard infection prevention and control measures.
Viral illnesses can cause high fevers, while bacterial infections may result in little or no fever. Some children with sepsis may present with normothermia or hypothermia instead of fever, especially ...