Drinking plenty of water helps the body eliminate measles virus

Located in the tropical climate zone, Vietnam has to deal with many tropical diseases, including measles. The current winter-spring weather conditions are favorable for the measles virus to spread and cause widespread disease. VNA correspondents in Geneva had an interview with Dr. Hoang Van Khan, a biologist who has taught and researched in Swiss medical laboratories, about this epidemic.

Dr. Hoang Van Khan said that the measles virus belongs to the RNA family, develops quickly and dies quickly (at temperatures of only about 50-60 degrees Celsius). Similar to the flu virus, the measles virus spreads very quickly because it is spread in the air and transmitted through the respiratory tract, especially in crowded places such as supermarkets, hospitals, schools... Those who are not immune to measles, especially young children who are not breastfed, are at higher risk of infection.

However, for people with normal resistance, measles virus as well as influenza virus will be eliminated through the digestive system and excretion without the need for medication. Measles only becomes dangerous when there are complications due to poor resistance, leading to infection with other diseases in the outside environment, for example cross-infection in the hospital.

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According to Dr. Hoang Van Khan, when measles symptoms appear, the immune system is trying to destroy the infectious virus. The important thing at this time is to quickly push the measles virus out through the excretory system, which means increasing light, easily digestible foods, drinking plenty of water, especially lemon juice mixed with a little honey. Using antibiotics is not only ineffective but also has side effects, destroying beneficial bacteria for the immune system and digestive system in the intestines.

Dr. Hoang Van Khan believes that each person needs to improve their understanding of health care right in their own family as an effective way to prevent epidemics. According to him, a reasonable diet is needed because the measles virus can only attack people with low resistance, while an unreasonable diet and daily activities weaken the natural immune system in each person.

In addition, the measles virus will be quickly eliminated if everyone applies preventive measures. In each family, keeping the house clean and airy is very important, especially when someone in the family has measles. For young children, during an epidemic, they should not rush to get vaccinated when their resistance has not been strengthened. Patients with measles should avoid going to the hospital, especially overloaded hospitals, unless the disease persists without improvement.

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