This is about \u201cpharyngoconjunctival fever,\u201d one of the three major summer colds that spread worldwide during the summer months.
\nThis illness is also commonly known as \u201cpool fever.\u201d This name comes from two factors: that the infection can spread through swimming pools, and that outbreaks often coincide with the start of the swimming season. However, the cause of this \u201cpool fever\u201d is a virus called adenovirus. Swimming pools are only one of the transmission routes; it is primarily spread through respiratory droplets and direct contact.<\/p>\n
Specifically, the virus enters the body through the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, or throat, or through the conjunctiva (the lining of the eyes). Adenovirus is also shed in feces. Therefore, if an infected child uses the bathroom and enters the pool without maintaining proper hygiene, the virus can enter the bodies of others through the pool water. The incubation period is about 5 to 10 days, with symptoms including fever and a sore throat. This often leads to conjunctivitis (redness and pain in the eyes).<\/p>\n
Infections typically begin to increase from June through July, but unfortunately, there is no medication that can fundamentally cure adenovirus itself. Consequently, there is no specific cure for \u201cpool fever\u201d either. Treatment is primarily symptomatic: pain relievers are prescribed for sore throats, and fever reducers for high fevers, while doctors monitor the patient\u2019s condition and wait for the illness to resolve naturally. Prevention is therefore crucial. Be sure to wash your hands and gargle after swimming. Since infection through the eyes is common, you should also rinse your eyes. While many young children use pools in condominiums and other facilities, infection can be prevented with proper precautions. However, if you experience any symptoms that suggest you may have the illness, please visit a medical facility as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2382,"template":"","class_list":["post-2389","medical-articles","type-medical-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n