First identified in the Kollam district of Kerala on May 6, Tomato Flu has now crossed the 100-case threshold in India
As of August 24th, the country had reported as many as 82 confirmed cases of the viral disease Following Kerala, the states of Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Odisha
Infected individuals develop blisters the size of tomatoes, which are red and painful
Tomato flu in children primarily manifests itself with symptoms that are very similar to those of chikungunya
The root causes of Tomato Fever are still being investigated by health officials.
Patients are encouraged to take it easy, drink plenty of fluids, and rest in a quiet place
Lancet report suggests medications like paracetamol for fever and body ache