Abstract

UNCOVERING THE TRUTH ABOUT TOMATO FLU

*Sayed Saleha, Khan Iram, Pathare Savita and Pallavi Sarwade

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Abstract

Tomato flu is an infectious disease caused by a virus of unknown origin. The main symptoms of the disease are tomato-like blisters all over the body that grow into a tomato-shaped rash, hence the name tomato flu. It mainly affects children only. Tomato flu is often referred to as "hand, foot and mouth disease". Clinical manifestations are mild in most cases. This is a self-limiting disease. Will decide in 7-10 days. Diagnosis is based on clinical history and physical examination, especially in the areas of infection. The etiological agent of this infectious disease, its treatment method and vaccination methods are unknown, and this is an important area for research. With the re-use of drugs and vaccines, Covid-19 has taught us a lesson in outbreak preparedness and emergency case management, similar to trying to contain this disease in its current state.

Keywords: Rashes, clinical features, coxsackievirus A16, hand, foot and mouth disease, rash, "tomato flu", CA-16, HFMD.