Muan-gun Urges Caution for 'Parainfluenza Infection'

Primarily Occurs in Children Under 6... Adherence to Hand Washing and Mask Wearing Recommended

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[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) recently urged caution as 'Parainfluenza Virus Infection' has been spreading among children under the age of 6.

According to the county on the 18th, parainfluenza virus infection, a fourth-class infectious disease, is an acute respiratory infection that spreads through direct contact with the secretions of an infected person or via droplet transmission.

Infection with the parainfluenza virus can cause fever, cough, runny nose, sputum, and sore throat, and depending on the virus type, it can also lead to bronchitis and pneumonia.

Until now, the incidence had decreased due to the habitual practice of COVID-19 prevention measures such as social distancing, hand washing, and mask-wearing, but recently, with increased mobility and expanded face-to-face education, the risk of infection among children vulnerable to infectious diseases is rising.

A health center official stated, "Parainfluenza infection can be treated symptomatically with antipyretics and fluid supplementation, but prevention through hygiene practices is best," and added, "If symptoms such as fever, cough, or sore throat occur, please refrain from contact with others and seek medical attention."

Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo ohj1358@asiae.co.kr

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