WALKING PNEUMONIA: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION
China is currently dealing with an unexplained pneumonia outbreak after only recently recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic's aftermath.
The media reported on a number of children in northern China who had undetected pneumonia.
WHO released a statement saying the release of COVID-19 regulations and the spread of known illnesses like influenza were blamed for this surge.
THE INITIATIVE OF WHO
From these reported kid clusters, WHO sought further laboratory data, as well as epidemiologic and clinical details.
WHAT IS MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE
The bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae frequently causes minor respiratory infections. These bacteria can occasionally result in more severe lung infections that need medical attention in a hospital.
HOW DOES IT SPREAD?
When someone with an infection coughs or sneezes, tiny respiratory droplets carrying bacteria are typically released into the air.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
You may encounter symptoms similar to a cold, including watery eyes, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, wheezing, vomiting, and diarrhea.
HOW CAN ONE AVOID?
The World Health Organization advised Chinese citizens to take precautions against respiratory illnesses, such as getting vaccinated, avoiding sick individuals, and remaining at home when sick.