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Short Communication

Tomato Flu! Is it Really Dangerous?

Author(s): Pallerla Naveen Reddy, Pranay Wal and Vivek Dave*

Volume 4, Issue 1, 2023

Published on: 03 May, 2023

Article ID: e170423215914 Pages: 3

DOI: 10.2174/2666796704666230417104522

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Abstract

In the modern era, the spread of new diseases makes humans panic in everyday life. Instead of panicking, proper prevention and awareness of the disease are required. Tomato flu is one of the emerging diseases in India, caused by the coxsackie virus; this disease has led many people to panic. In this article, the Tomato flu is explained in detail, along with its treatment and prevention.

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