After a long fight against the corona virus India is once again facing influenza virus. according to the latest media reports There has been a rapid increase in influenza cases in the country due to the H3N2 virus, with two people reported to be an 82-year-old man in Karnataka, followed by one in Haryana. Death from influenza caused by H3N2 virus
So far, the country has reported two deaths due to the H3N2 virus, a subtype of the influenza A virus. only this There are other types of influenza viruses. that have spread in the country, including the H1N1 virus
More than 150 cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections have been reported, and 53 percent of these infections are caused by the H3N2 virus. Your best strategy is to stay alert and take appropriate precautions to avoid it. avoid infection
Symptoms of the H2N3 virus
Dr Neha Rastogi Panda, Infectious Disease Consultant, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, shares that the H3N2 virus is the most prevalent and spreading rapidly. “According to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates, Mild to moderate viral infections are found. Of these, 63-75 percent of cases show a wide range of symptoms and severity. People affected by the virus have symptoms such as fever, persistent and prolonged cough. and wheezing, 8-10 percent of infected patients require hospitalization.”
Infection can lead to body aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, cough, and other respiratory and non-breathing symptoms. Antiviral drugs used to treat the influenza virus are extremely effective against the virus. The All India Medical Association now prescribes oseltamivir and zanamivir to all Indian physicians. It is better to treat patients infected with H3N2 virus as soon as possible,” said Prof. Dr. SK Chhabra, Head of Department – Pulmonology, Primus Hospital, New Delhi.
The diagnosis is quite simple and reliable. And it requires a simple nasal swab test for the influenza virus. Antiretrovirals work well in moderate to severe cases. It may work for people with diabetes, the elderly, and immunocompromised people, Dr. Panda.
Precautions you should take
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Physicians and Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines recommend COVID-like precautions to avoid spreading the H3N2 virus. Here are the precautions you should take!
- Wash your hands frequently. to avoid virus infection Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Use a handkerchief, tissue or elbow to cover your mouth and nose every time you sneeze.
- Avoid touching your face, including your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Keep surfaces clean to avoid getting the virus and spreading it.
- Avoid crowded places where there is a high risk of exposure to the flu.
- Pregnant women, children and people with underlying medical conditions should be more careful with the virus.
- Do not self-medicate. Only take antibiotics recommended by your doctor.
- Avoid shaking hands or other greetings.
- Don’t spit in public.
- Do not sit near other people while eating.
- Drink lots of water.
- Don’t forget to wear a hygienic mask. especially in crowded places
