Tomato Flu virus shows symptoms similar to other viral infections (fever, fatigue, body aches & rashes on the skin). A patient infected with the disease should be isolated for 5-7 days from the onset of any symptom to prevent the spread of infection to other children or adults. Tomato Flu origin Tomato flu is also known as HFMD (Hand Foot & Mouth Disease).
It was first identified in Kollam, Kerala on May 6, 2022. This endemic viral illness triggered an alert in the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Tomato flue symptoms The name "Tomato Flu" comes from the main symptom of this disease, the tomato-shaped blisters on several body parts.
The blisters start as red-coloured small blisters and resemble tomatoes when they enlarge. Primary symptoms observed in children with Tomato Flu are similar to those of other viral infections, which include fever, rashes, and pain in joints.
Rashes on the skin can also lead to skin irritation. As with other viral infections, symptoms also include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, dehydration, swelling of joints, body aches, and common influenza-like symptoms.