Temperature Gap↑ Respiratory Infections↑... Ulsan Health and Environment Research Institute Issues Virus 'Alert'

Increase in Adeno, Rhino, and Influenza Viruses

Acute Respiratory Infections Emergency, 'Corona' Remains

"Be cautious of respiratory infections during the changing seasons."

The Ulsan City Health and Environment Research Institute has urged caution regarding 'respiratory infections' as the temperature difference between day and night becomes significant during the changing seasons.

According to the Health and Environment Research Institute, in September, through the 'Influenza and Acute Respiratory Virus Pathogen Surveillance Project,' the detection rates of adenovirus, influenza virus, and rhinovirus in respiratory disease specimens submitted were 54%, 17%, and 14%, respectively.

These figures are approximately 1.4 times, 1.6 times, and 2 times higher than the previous month, indicating an increase in respiratory infections during the changing seasons.

However, bocavirus, coronavirus, and respiratory syncytial virus showed little difference compared to August.

Acute respiratory infections occur due to infection by respiratory viruses and are mainly transmitted through droplets from infected patients or contact with secretions from infected individuals.

The main symptoms include runny nose, headache, phlegm, and sore throat.

Acute respiratory infections are treated symptomatically with rest, fluid supplementation, and antipyretics, while influenza can be treated with symptomatic therapy or antiviral drugs.

A representative from the Health and Environment Research Institute stated, "Wearing masks, washing hands, and practicing proper cough etiquette are essential personal hygiene measures to prevent respiratory infections," adding, "Elderly and vulnerable individuals with weakened immunity are encouraged to receive influenza vaccinations on time."

The Ulsan Health and Environment Research Institute, in cooperation with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and three local hospitals, is conducting the 'Influenza and Acute Respiratory Virus Pathogen Surveillance Project' to identify respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 and influenza and to monitor their epidemic patterns.

Ulsan Institute of Health and Environment Research.

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