Swine flu in Aleppo for the first time in two years

Two children have died in recent days in the city of Aleppo, controlled by the Syrian regime, following the swine flu virus. Several cases of the disease have been reported in the city, but this is the first time the virus has been reported since 2016.

The doctor, Mustafa Mohammed, told the "New Arab" that the disease was not very serious at first, but that the risk is caused by severe pneumonia that can lead to death later. He pointed out that the disease was developing very rapidly and suddenly in the space of four to six hours and that it exhibited symptoms similar to flu symptoms known to parents: high temperatures, nose congestion and strong fatigue associated with headache, cough and chest.

The first cases of swine flu in the world in 2010 and the symbol "H1N1", which then developed the disease in 2011 in a second version, are considered more dangerous than the first.

"The disease is transmitted from the infected animal to humans or by aerial spraying of the virus.There is no specific vaccine against the disease in Syria, but traditional medicines are used to treat the disease. common flu and the wounded.The essential, especially at this time of year, The need for an analysis of saliva or mucus in anyone with symptoms of swine flu, the Early disclosure prevents the onset of damage to the respiratory system and the occurrence of death.

Hossam Tarboush, 33, a native of southern Damascus and living in the city of Bab al-Barif in Aleppo, told Al-Arab al-Jadid that he was surprised by the name of the disease and that He had never heard of it before. Lack of awareness campaigns in Syria about the disease, its importance and its danger to humans. "The area is full of people and lack of awareness can be a problem," he said.