Positive for post-pulmonary virus and son-in-law of the 71-year-old from Thessaloniki

Positive for post-pulmonary virus, which “scans” in China, was proved by the first tests and the son-in-law of the 71-year-old man from Thessaloniki, who is still being treated in a serious condition in the ICU of Papanikolaos. The young man has mild symptoms and was introduced preventively for hospitalization at the AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki, which he was drinking yesterday. The results of the second confirmatory test are expected to determine whether this is really the human HMPV, which has caused the new major health crisis in China. CORVERSE He is a businessman, who had also traveled to China during the holidays, along with his wife and daughter of the elderly. The wife of the 71-year-old male however, although the first tests showed that she was also positive for the virus, it eventually turned out that she was suffering from type A flu. The flu is currently outnumbered in the community’s diaspora compared to all other viruses, but also coronavirus. At the same time, there are other rare phenomena, such as the simultaneous presence of influenza I and II in sewage. CORVERSE The revelation was made by the Professor of Analytical Chemistry of the University of Athens, Nikos Thomaidis, who stressed that type A flu made a sudden jump a week before Christmas, and then the presence of influenza B was detected in the sewage and intense. “It was impressive that within one week there was a large and sharp increase of 50% of influenza type A. But the most impressive thing was that we also detected influenza type B. which we continue to detect at relatively high levels for the season. Usually – let me remind you – we found her at the end of January in the sewage. It seems that beyond the flu type A that has a great spread in the community, we have a very large spread about the season and type B flu. This is confirmed and clinically,” he said on a Kontra show Wednesday night (08.01.2025). The problem of the widespread spread of flu in the community was also raised by the Deputy Minister of Health, Marios Themistocleous, speaking to ERT, who stressed that it is the virus that presents the greatest complications. “It can have more consequences and heavier complications than post-pulmonary virus (…) The influenza virus has the heavy complications in the groups, the susceptible individuals. We have the vaccine and the people who belong to these groups must be vaccinated,” he stressed. “The elderly is not the first case” Health authorities, however, remain reassuring about the detection of post-pulmonary virus in Greece, pointing out that it is a virus that has been living with us for over 20 years. In a communication issued by the EOMI yesterday, it is stated in particular that the elderly, even if confirmed by the repeat tests that he actually suffers from post-pulmonary virus, will not be the “first case” in the country. According to the Agency’s data, the circulation of the virus was high in the community in February 2024, culminating in early April, and significantly decreased since the end of June 2024. During the current period, viral circulation remains very low. “EOMS systematically monitor hMPV in combination with other respiratory pathogens in patients visiting 15 hospitals across the territory. It remains alert to monitor and address the seasonal outbreak of respiratory infections,” scientists note. Prevention measures The EGTC recalls the importance of respecting basic preventive measures and hygiene rules to prevent transmission of respiratory infections: In the presence of respiratory infection symptoms, mask use is recommended. -In the presence of respiratory infection symptoms, it is recommended to avoid contact with people belonging to vulnerable groups, such as elderly people, people with chronic diseases and immunosuppressed people. -The frequent washing of hands and avoiding contact of hands with the face is recommended. – Prevention remains the most important means of reducing the spread of respiratory infections. Finally, a search for medical advice is recommended by people belonging to vulnerable population groups if they develop symptoms. By Janna Soulaki / Source: iatropedia.gr