The truth about strange viral fever in children that can invade the brain

(Dan Tri) - According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of Quang Binh province, information about a strange virus that can invade the brain, causing children to have long-term fever and nausea is incorrect.

In recent days, on the social network Facebook, information has been spreading: " Dong Hoi is experiencing a strange viral fever in children (symptoms include prolonged mild fever and nausea). After being hospitalized, the doctor concluded that the strange viral fever can invade the brain, which is dangerous."

This information quickly spread, causing confusion for many parents in Quang Binh province, especially those with small children.

Information about the appearance of a strange virus spreading on social networks is not true (Photo: Tien Thanh).

Regarding the above issue, Dr. Huynh Cong Hung, Head of the Department of Examination, Treatment of Tuberculosis, Lung Diseases and Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, CDC Quang Binh, affirmed that this is false information, and people should not be too worried.

Through the health sector's review, recently in Quang Binh, only one case of an elementary school student showing signs of fever was recorded and was taken to Hue Central Hospital by relatives for examination.

The doctor initially diagnosed the child with viral encephalitis, a common disease in children. After receiving information about this case, the Quang Binh CDC monitored the living area and the school where the child attended but did not find any similar cases.

"The infectious disease situation in the area has not shown any unusual developments. Information about the appearance of a strange virus spreading online is just a rumor, without basis," Dr. Hung affirmed.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/thuc-hu-thong-tin-sot-virus-la-o-tre-em-co-the-xam-lan-nao-20250313151502003.htm