Fast-spreading H3N2: First death recorded in this state..!?

First death due to H3N2 virus in Gujarat: H3N2 influenza virus infection is increasing rapidly across india and the first death due to this virus has been reported in gujarat state. A 58-year-old woman from vadodara was undergoing treatment at Sayaji Hospital as a hypertensive patient. It is said that she died without treatment. The samples will be sent to the pune laboratory for H3N2 virus testing, the administration said. This is the third death in the country due to the swine flu (H1N1) virus. Earlier, an 82-year-old man died in Karnataka. On the other hand, a 52-year-old man with liver cancer in haryana died of the virus.
The H3N2 influenza virus is spreading rapidly:
India is experiencing an increasing number of influenza cases caused by the H3N2 Influenza Virus and the outbreak continues to intensify. According to data released by IDSP-IHIP (Integrated health Information Platform), a total of 3038 infections of various subtypes of influenza, including H3N2, have been confirmed by states in the country till march 9. In this, 1245 in january 1307 in February, and 486 till march 9 have been reported.
Be careful when you see these symptoms:
H3N2 Influenza Virus is a virus derived from Swine Flu (H1N1), also commonly known as Viral. However, its symptoms are similar to those of the coronavirus, so it is difficult to differentiate between the two. Common symptoms of this virus include prolonged fever, cough, runny nose, and body aches. Along with this, some patients may experience problems like shortness of breath and vomiting.
What do health experts say?
Health experts have advised people to take precautionary measures to prevent H3N2 Influenza Virus, using masks, maintaining hand hygiene, and washing hands regularly. Along with this, along with disease prevention, experts say that you should get a flu shot once a year. Influenza H3N2 virus incidence increasing in tamil Nadu. On the 11th, it was announced that 1,000 fever camps would be conducted across tamil Nadu, but 1,586 fever camps were conducted. Of these, 2,663 people have been confirmed to have the flu. They have been given appropriate treatment and advice to quarantine at home. Also, tamil Nadu health Minister said that when people who are affected by the flu cough and sneeze in public, the resulting water spills infect others and spread the fever.

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H3N2 virus

Sowmiya Sriram

14/03/2023 10:29 AM