Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Bhopal Schools Warn Parents of Tomato Virus Spread
Children in Bhopal are being affected by Tomato Virus, also known as Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.
This virus causes red rashes and blisters, as well as itching, fever, and pain.
It spreads quickly among kids through things like coughs, sneezes, and not washing hands.
Doctors say it is caused by specific viruses and usually goes away on its own in about a week.
There is no medicine for it, so rest is recommended.
Schools have told parents to keep sick kids at home to prevent the spread.
Similar cases were reported earlier in Kerala.
Schools in Bhopal alerted parents about the spread of Tomato Virus (HFMD).
The virus causes red rashes, blisters, fever, and other symptoms.
The infection is caused by Echinococcus and Coxsackie viruses.
The disease spreads easily from child to child.
There is no specific medicine, and it usually resolves on its own.
- Who
- School children in Bhopal (India) and Kerala (India) are affected.
- What
- A viral infection known as Tomato Virus (Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease) is spreading.
- When
- Schools alerted parents on Thursday.
- Where
- Bhopal (India), Kerala (India).
- Why
- The infection spreads easily from child to child due to poor hygiene and contact.
General Perspective
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Severity of Outbreak
General Perspective
The disease is not a serious health threat and usually resolves itself.
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- Disease Name
- Tomato Virus (Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease - HFMD)
- Symptoms
- Red rashes, blisters, itching, fever, sore throat, and pain
- Age Group Affected
- Children aged 6 months to 12 years
- Cause
- Echinococcus and Coxsackie viruses
- Transmission
- Poor hand washing, cough, sneeze droplets, saliva
- Treatment
- None; typically resolves in 1-10 days
- Location of Outbreak
- Bhopal (India), Kerala (India)