Severe cases of respiratory viral infections recorded in Belarus

With the beginning of the school year, the number of hospitalizations diagnosed with SARS is growing. Such information during the press conference “Prevention of seasonal viral diseases: how to protect yourself and your loved ones” was shared by the Deputy Chief Physician for the Medical Department of the City Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital of Minsk Svyatoslav Velgin.

He added:

- We're not catching the flu yet. Its appearance is expected later, but now doctors are facing severe cases of respiratory viral infections complicated by pneumonia. Among the pathogens there are atypical forms familiar from previous years, including mycoplasma and chlamydial pneumonia. Do not treat respiratory infections lightly. With the appearance of shortness of breath, hemoptysis, severe cough and other alarming symptoms, it is necessary to consult a doctor in a timely manner and undergo an X-ray examination. Particular attention is paid to risk groups in which the complicated course of influenza is more common. Their vaccination remains a key area of work of outpatient clinics. H1N1 flu may become dominant in new season in Belarus – expert