As the winter surges China decided to an easing COVID-19 restrictions. But the pneumonia outbreak appears to be the result of a known illness. The emergence of the Pneumonia outbreak in China has sent ripples across the...
As the winter surges, China decided to an easing COVID-19 restrictions. But the pneumonia outbreak appears to be the result of a known illness. The emergence of the Pneumonia outbreak in China has sent ripples across the World. India closely monitored the situation and the centre had asked all states and union territories to get prepared.
Who recommends travellers to China to seek medical attention and must share their travel history with a doctor. Also advise to avoid travel while experiencing symptoms associated with respiratory illness.
Impact on India
India, with a significantly large population and interconnected global trade. The frequent travelling and trading between India and China increase the risk of transmission. The Indian healthcare system has been on high alert and enhanced surveillance to detect and prevent the spread of virus transmission within the country.
Pneumonia or Walking Pneumonia
China's National Health Commission has reported an increase in respiratory infections, but it is not clear whether it is caused by Mycoplasma Pneumonia. China reported a sudden increase of undiagnosed pneumonia in childrens. Symptoms of Mycoplasma Pneumonia may vary mild to severe. Walking pneumonia is a non-medical term for a mild case of pneumonia.
Symptoms of Concern
The symptoms include fever, chills, malaise, loss of appetite, Sneezing, nausea, muscular pain and a dry cough which is lasting up to 3 weeks in high-risk people. Other than the patient may feel difficulty in breathing. Early detection of these symptoms needs quick intervention and treatment.
Diagnosis
Accurate Diagnosis and effective treatment require an understanding of the specific bacteria that is involved. That is why diagnosis of the virus associated with Pneumonia is important. A doctor will evaluate the symptoms which may be the same as the common cold and flu. However specific diagnostic tests detect the presence of causative agents like:- novel coronavirus, Streptococcus pneumonia and mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Tests that include pneumonia tests are:
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Serological test
- Chest X-Ray
- Pulse oximetry
- Blood test
- Sputum tests
- CT Scan Chest
- HRCT
- Pleural fluid culture
How Does China’s Pneumonia Outbreak Spread?
Travellers should be aware that respiratory infections are easily transferred between populations and that there is no sign of an increased risk.
Travellers have the potential to carry any virus - like the flu, for instance.
Conclusion
The China outbreak of pneumonia caused by the unknown cause may be coronavirus or mycobacterium pneumonia. It raises the concerns of spread in India also. However through robust surveillance, swift diagnosis and the active involvement of diagnostic centres in India.
The circumstances determine when results of a pneumonia test are available. Initial test results can sometimes be obtained in a matter of hours or days. However, if more pneumonia tests are needed, it might take longer to obtain the specifics of the test results.
Based on imaging tests that examine your lungs and your symptoms, the doctor can often make a diagnosis of pneumonia rather quickly. To determine the cause, severity, and best course of action, more testing might be required.
As there are numerous varieties of pneumonia that can impact individuals differently, it is crucial to discuss your test results with a physician who can best interpret them for you.
PCR Test in Delhi
Right now, the most accurate diagnostic procedure for pneumonia is the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test. Rapid diagnostic tests are thought to be less sensitive than PCR tests, despite the fact that they yield results for coronavirus quickly. For this reason, even in cases where rapid test results are negative, it is advised that individuals exhibiting coronavirus symptoms have a PCR test performed to confirm the diagnosis.
You should adhere to the quarantine and isolation guidelines provided by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) if you exhibit any COVID-19 symptoms. Preventing close contact with people is the most effective way to protect yourself. In Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre PCR tests are performed in laboratories. Plan your PCR test, RT-PCR or antigen tests in advance.
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