Increase in enterovirus infections in June

In June, a marked increase in cases of central nervous system infections caused by enterovirus was reported. The enterovirus infects both the airways and stool to those who are infected and can give different types of infections.

– Most people have no symptoms or only mild flu. But in some cases, it can cause headaches, stiffness and drowsiness that may indicate a form of meningitis says Chief Medical Officer Are S. Berg at the Institute of Public Health in a press release

epidemics at about five years apart. The last seasons of this virus in Norway were in 2000, 2006/7 and 2012, as well as last year.

Most reported cases come from eastern Norway, but there are also reported cases in the Bergens area and elsewhere. country. Adults aged 20 to 40 are gangsters, but infections have also been detected in young children.

– Sometimes an outbreak of echovirus 30 can occur for two seasons. This epidemic that we are seeing now began early last summer, so to flare up again this year with a stronger force. Susanne Gjeruldsen Dudman, Microbiologist and Chief Medical Officer of the National Institute of Public Health, also reported: A Record Hoggorm Bite

Important with Good Hand Hygiene

Even System Infections Central nervous system does not require any specific treatment and will go by itself, but you may be bothered by headaches and fatigue for a later period. Central nervous system infections require a test of the spinal cord to establish a correct diagnosis.

– In case of pronounced symptoms, consult a doctor, also to ensure that there is no other disease transmitted by the treatment. Good hand hygiene, especially after contact with other people who may be sick. In health facilities, the child care regime applies. The virus infection in the central nervous system is a message from MSIS.

Learn more about enterovirus infection and echovirus infection at the infectious care provider

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