my boss was diagnosed with bornhomes
disease, but not given a clear explanation
as to what exactly this disease is, if it
would re-occur, cause and treatment if
any. She has asked me to research the
condition, yet so far, i am struggling to
get accurate information.
It seems to be linked either with
flu's/viral infections and lung/plurosy
difficulties.
She has always suffered from very regular
bouts of both cold's and severe flu's, yet
never had the flu injection.
Could you clarify what bornholmes disease
is,cause, cure & if it will re-occur ? I
and my boss, will greatly appreciate any
advise you could offer.
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Cold, Flu and Viral Infections Answer A1627 Posted: 10-16-06 03:13am
Bornholm disease is a contagious disease
caused by the Coxsackie-virus (group B,
rarely group A or echo-virus). Infection
is transmitted by direct contact (mouth to
mouth) and fecally contaminated things
(fingers, toys, etc.) put in the mouth.
Infection usually occurs epidemically in
collectives where many people live. The
virus attacks the muscles between the ribs
and the pleura (lung covering) causing
inflammation. The disease begins after a
short incubation period (4 days) with
unspecific symptoms of infection (fever,
headache, nausea, vomiting and sore
throat). In most cases, the disease stops
here... but in some patients, pain in the
chest occurs. The pain can be very severe
and worsens when taking a deep breath.
This pain is called "pleurodini"a. It is
usually experienced on one side, coming
and going in waves lasting 15-30 minutes.
The whole painful period lasts typcially
between 2-6 days. In some rare cases, the
pains can be reoccurring over a longer
period (3 weeks). There is no specific
therapy for this disease because it goes
away spontaneously. Only symptomatic
therapy (painkillers) is used for pain
relief.
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