New virus 'Tomato flu' detected in India. Check out its symptoms, cure

The threat of a new virus called 'Tomato flu' looms large while the world continues to fight against monkeypox and the Coronavirus.

This virus is known to infect children. As per reports, twenty-six children aged up to ten years have 'Tomato flu', whereas, 82 kids below five years of age have been infected so far.

Those infected with 'Tomato flu' complain of symptoms like red blisters on the skin, joint pain and fever.

The Lancet has reported that a new fever or 'Tomato flu' is making its way in India as it fights against a possible fourth Covid wave.


They said that the viral infection is rare and is in an endemic state. It currently does not threaten life, but vigilant management is required to keep it at bay.



Neduvathur, Aryankavu, Anchal, and Kollam of Kerala in India hav reported 'Tomato flu' cases so far.

The virus can likely be spread through close contact, and younger children are at risk for exposure here. According to medics, the infection cannot be tamed through any drug currently. It is also highly contagious. The flu is strikingly similar to hand, foot and mouth disease. Just like the hand, foot, and mouth disease, if the virus outbreak is not prevented and controlled, there can be serious consequences for adults.

Reports suggest other symptoms include body ache, dehydration, diarrhea and vomiting. Limb color change has also been reported in some cases.

The disease is contagious, but not fatal, and how it spreads is still being investigated.