The
South Jakarta Health Agency has warned residents to stay alert and always
maintain personal hygiene following the threat of hand, foot and mouth disease
(HMFD), also known as Singapore flu, in Depok.
“We must be very careful because the virus is
transmittable through the air and saliva. In addition, direct contact with
infected people can be very dangerous,” the agency’s head Hakim Siregar said as
quoted by beritajakarta.com on Sunday.
Hakim said the incubation period for the virus
was around 2-4 days, and could result in death if infected people did not
immediately receive treatment.
“If any family members suffer from high fever
and have symptoms like chicken pox with rashes on the hands, bring them
immediately to a hospital or health clinic,” he said.
Singapore flu is caused by the coxsakcie virus
A16 and EV17. Typical symptoms include high temperature, loss of appetite,
difficulty swallowing and rashes on the hands, feet and inside the mouth.
To prevent the virus from spreading, Hakim
suggested residents maintain personal hygiene, washing hands thoroughly after
cleaning their nose, using the toilet or changing diapers. “Don’t forget to
clean the nails on the hands and feet as that’s where the bacteria hides,” he
said.
Those who have been infected with Singapore
flu must undergo an isolation treatment. “So far we don’t have isolation rooms
in health community centers, only in hospitals.”
News Desk
The Jakarta Post
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