In Elbasan, 5 cases of the "Nile Fever" virus have been officially confirmed.
According to official sources, those affected by the "Nile fever" virus are being kept under full supervision by the specialists of ISHP Elbasan.
Currently, the condition of all those affected by this virus is stable and without serious life-threatening problems.
Nile fever is one of the most common diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and varies from 2 to 15 days and in milder forms the disease lasts from 3 to 6 days.
What are some of the first symptoms of this disease?
Moderate temperature
General discomfort
You have no appetite
Mixed
Headache
Eye pain
Back pain
Muscle pain
cough
rash
Diarrhea
Enlarged mymphatic nodes
Difficulty in breathing
But what are the most severe forms of the disease, which require specialized treatment?
High temperature
Encephalitis
Meningitis
Severe headaches
Weakness and mild paralysis
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Disorientation
Chills
Convulsions
Acne on the back, neck, arms and legs,
Ataxia (progressive loss of muscle coordination)
Coma
How can Nile fever be treated?
There are currently no vaccines or specific treatments, usually medications are used that help relieve the symptoms of the disease. If you have any of these symptoms, it is recommended that you consult your family doctor.