According to health ministry sources, one patient from Haryana and one from Karnataka died due to H3N2. So far 90 cases of H3N2 virus have been reported in the country. At the same time, 8 cases of H1N1 have also been reported.
The influenza virus has started showing its outbreak in India. For the past several weeks, there is news of the death of two patients due to H3N2 virus amid continuous increase in infection in many states of the country. According to health ministry sources, one patient each has died due to H3N2 in Haryana and Karnataka. So far 90 cases of H3N2 virus have been reported in the country. At the same time, 8 cases of H1N1, which was earlier called swine flu, have also been reported.
Corona-like symptoms of H3N2, taking a long time to recover
It is taking a long time to recover from this fever which is making the elderly and children victims. H3N2 POSITIVE are being found in 6 out of 10 samples coming for virus test. While normal flu is cured in two to three days, H3N2 is taking longer. H3N2 is a subtype of influenza A virus, which has been the cause of several influenza outbreaks in the past. Cases of adenovirus have also been reported, which is somewhat similar to H3N2 and Corona. It is also attacking the respiratory tract. Like corona, all three viruses affect the upper respiratory tract, which makes it difficult to breathe and the patients are troubled by cough.
H3N2 treatment and precautions
1.This time, doctors are also considering the sudden change of weather from cold to a big reason behind the viral attack. Like corona, the virus of this flu can spread by coughing, sneezing or coming in contact with the saliva of a sick person.
2.In such a situation, doctors are advised to wear masks in crowded places, if someone is sick in the house, apply masks along with the patient, avoid touching the sick person’s things, and if possible, keep the patient in isolation for 5 to 7 days is being advised.
3.In simple cases, home remedies such as rest, taking paracetamol for fever, drinking warm fluids, cough syrup or ginger and honey for cough relief can also provide relief. Wash hands frequently with soap. You can also use sanitizer and take paracetamol for fever.