10 Children In Pamekasan Attacked By Singapore Flu

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PAMEKASAN - A total of 10 children in Pamekasan Regency, East Java were declared positive for Singapore flu and needed special treatment from pediatricians.

"The data about children who are positive for Singapore flu are data that we collect from various health centers and health centers, as well as pediatricians in Pamekasan Regency," said Head of the Pamekasan Health Service (Dinkes) Saifuddin as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 8.

He explained that this type of disease is also called leg disease, hands and mouth.

This virus, which is common in children, causes injuries to the mouth and rashes on the hands and feet.

The spread is through direct contact with saliva or mucus.

"The symptoms that arise, such as fever, cough, red spots appear around the oral cavity, lack of appetite," said Saifudin.

Symptoms of other throat inflammation, rashes, and lephahanes on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

He explained that such diseases often attack children under the age of 5 and the Singapore flu can be transmitted through various fluids in the body, so it is necessary to be aware of the transmission.

"The Singapore flu can be prevented by maintaining self-cleaning which can be a medium for the transmission of this disease, staying away from the sick, and fulfilling complete nutrition," Saifudin said.

Based on the records of the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) until the 13th week of 2024, there were 6,500 cases of Singapore flu, with the highest number on the island of Java.

This number increased compared to the 11th week of 2024 which was only around 5 thousand cases.