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India has reported over 80 cases of "tomato flu" or "tomato fever," primarily affecting children under five in the Kerala region. Health officials believe the virus may be a new variant of hand, foot, and mouth disease, characterized by red blisters, and it is particularly threatening to immunocompromised individuals.
A deadly outbreak of Enterovirus 71 (EV71), a severe form of hand, foot, and mouth disease, has resulted in at least 35 child fatalities in China. Concerns are raised regarding the potential for a global epidemic as international travelers head to Beijing for the Olympics, especially since adults can act as asymptomatic carriers.
