Tomato Flu: Centre releases advisory to states, says ‘not related to SARS-CoV-2, Monkeypox, Dengue’

Tomato Flu news: Addressing the HFMD (Hand Foot & Mouth Disease), commonly known as Tomato Flu, the Centre issued an advisory to states on Tuesday. It also said that Tomato Flu is not related to ‘SARS-CoV-2’, monkeypox, dengue and/or chikungunya. However, the virus shows symptoms similar to other viral infections (fever, fatigue, body aches & rashes on the skin). Centre said that it’s a self-limiting illness targeting mostly young children aged 1-10 years and immune-compromised adults and no specific drug exists to treat it.