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Surge in ‘white lung syndrome’ after China is ordered to release more data
Pneumonia cases in children are reaching ‘epidemic levels’ in Denmark, with chilling similarities to the beginnings of Coronavirus.
‘White lung syndrome’ pneumonia – nicknamed due to how the lung damage shows up on scans – is caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae, a bacterial infection that many antibiotics cannot fight.
The Netherlands also reported a worrying increase in children with pneumonia, and Sweden is being affected as well.
The disease spreads through coughing, sneezing talking, singing and breathing – through tiny respiratory droplets.
Normally, the mycoplasma pneumoniae causes only mild flu-like symptoms – it’s also referred to as ‘walking pneumonia’.
The sickness can’t always be treated with antibiotics, however, making it more dangerous for younger children.
It comes as Beijing is battling a similar disease which is causing dangerous inflammation in the lungs of children.
Face masks and social distancing have already been recommended across China as the sickness spreads and overwhelms hospitals.
The World Health Organisation has demanded fresh data from China about hospitalisations.
But China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, said the situation is under control: ‘That is a very common phenomenon in many countries, and in China that has been put under effective control.
‘China’s interactions with the international community will not be affected by any factors, and we welcome more visits from friends from across the world.’
WHO epidemiologist Dr Maria Van Kerkhove said yesterday: ‘Yes, we are seeing an increase in respiratory infections around the world.
We’re in autumn and entering winter months, so we are expecting to see rises in respiratory infections regardless.
‘We are following up with China. They are seeing an increase due a number of different infections.’
The Cleveland Clinic revealed that cases of walking pneumonia tend to fluctuate, spiking every three to seven years.
Other experts have suggested that the cases are more prevalent this year due to children having weakened immune systems after lockdowns from Covid-19.
Regardless, respiratory infections tend to peak between October and April, as cold weather hits much of the world.
Surge in 'white lung syndrome' after China is ordered to release more data
'White lung syndrome' pneumonia, caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae, is a bacterial infection which many antibiotics cannot fight.
metro.co.uk
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don't let it get over here. These nasty cacs will spread that shyt like a wildfire
China starting another pandemic.
. 2 of my coworkers in another office came down with some shyt, one currently out now.
. Look, I'm not trying to be sick out here. If I get a cold, the world ends because I am a whole mess when I am down with something 