Baku: A Ministry of Health expert in Azerbaijan has stated that the seasonal increase in acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) observed during the colder months is a normal phenomenon and not a cause for alarm. Tayyar Eyvazov, a specialist-expert and infectionist at the Ministry of Health, addressed concerns about the rise in ARVI cases in response to an inquiry by APA.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Eyvazov explained that the increase in ARVI cases is a natural occurrence during the autumn and winter months, as seen every year. He reassured the public that these infections typically lead to short-term illnesses, resolving without complications for most individuals.

He noted that the treatment for these infections is primarily symptomatic and mentioned that those in risk groups might experience a less favorable course of infections. Eyvazov highlighted that while many of these infections are seasonal and more prevalent during the autumn-winter period, they can still occur throughout the year, albeit less frequently.

Additionally, Eyvazov provided insight into the nature of these infections, stating that more than 200 types of ARVI are known. These include influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus, rhinovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus, among others. He emphasized that these viruses mainly affect the upper respiratory tract, and sometimes the lower respiratory tract and lungs, making it challenging to distinguish between them without special laboratory tests.