In recent days, Facebook networks in Quang Binh have spread information about a strange viral fever in Dong Hoi City with symptoms of prolonged mild fever and nausea, even at risk of encroaching on the brain. This information quickly attracted attention, many social media users commented and shared widely.
However, Dr. Huynh Cong Hung - Head of the Department of Tuberculosis, Lung Diseases and Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Center for Disease Control (CDC) Quang Binh said that no cases of disease caused by a strange virus have been recorded in the area.
According to Dr. Hung, a primary school student in Dong Hoi City suffered a fever and was taken by his family to Hue Central Hospital for examination. Doctors have a preliminary diagnosis of viral encephalitis, a common disease in children.
The doctor has not made a final conclusion, but the information spread on social networks has caused public confusion.
CDC Quang Binh has conducted monitoring and investigation of the patient's living area and school, but has not detected any more similar cases. Currently, the infectious disease situation in the province is still under control, without any unusual developments.
According to a source from Lao Dong Newspaper, the authorities are verifying the above information to clarify.
