Decoding Tomato fever: Myths, symptoms and Precautions- Dr Rajeev Jayadevan
By : Roshni Dhar
By : Dr Rajeev Jayadevan
Published On 2022-08-23 12:24 GMT | Update On 2022-08-23 12:24 GMT
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Tomato fever (or tomato flu) is a disease endemic to Kerala, India that gets its name because of the red and round blisters it causes, which look like tomatoes. It mainly affects children most commonly below the age of 5.
In this video, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan talks about the myths, symptoms and precautions of tomato fever.
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