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\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an uptick in a bacteria that can cause walking pneumonia among young children across the United States.<\/p>\n
\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an uptick in a bacteria that can cause walking pneumonia among young children across the United States.<\/p>\n
The trend has made its way to Kentucky.<\/p>\n
Dr. Sean Michael McTigue at UK\u2019s Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic says higher fevers, any difficulty breathing, or symptoms that go on longer than typical for a usual cold are symptoms to look out for.<\/p>\n
Although it is caused by bacteria, he says the respiratory illness acts more like a virus and can resolve on its own or it can be treated with antibiotics.<\/p>\n
Dr. McTigue says the increase has been mostly seen in school-age children.<\/p>\n
In Frankfort, Dr. Amael Shalash at Norton Children\u2019s Medical Group says she hss seen 10 cases in one week earlier this month<\/p>\n
She says other symptoms to watch out for are a gradually appearing cough, congestion, fever, and sore throat.<\/p>\n
While these symptoms could be mild, Dr. Shalash says parents should take their kids to the doctor if they have a fever for more than three days, or if their cough is getting worse.<\/p>\n
But, she says parents should not be overly concerned since it is just a seasonal thing.<\/p>\n
While they are not sure what is causing the outbreak, Dr. Shalash says prevention measures include covering coughs, sneezes and washing hands.<\/p>\n
Dr. McTigue says people who are sick should stay home from work or school while they have symptoms.
\nSource: WBKO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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