H3N2 Cases: Due to the changing weather, nowadays many people are facing the problem of cold, high fever and cough. If you also have these three symptoms and have been for a long time, then be alert because the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the current outbreak of fever and cough in the country is H3N2 virus of influenza A. ) is due to.
According to ICMR, H3N2 is more effective than other viruses. People suffering from this virus are getting admitted in hospitals in large numbers. According to Dr. Nivedita, Head of Epidemiology at ICMR, since December 15, 2022, data from 30 VRDLS has indicated a rise in the number of cases of influenza A H3N2.
signs of virus decline
He said that from the end of March or the first week of April, there are signs of reducing the effect of the virus as the temperature starts rising. At the same time, according to experts, patients suffering from the virus should avoid overuse of antibiotics and it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Fever in 92 percent of patients
According to ICMR, 92 per cent of H3N2 patients admitted to hospitals have fever, 86 per cent cough, 27 per cent breathlessness and 16 per cent wheezing. Apart from this, it was found in the monitoring of the institute that 16 percent of such patients had pneumonia and 6 percent had seizures. At the same time, ICMR has told that out of serious patients suffering from H3N2 virus, about 10 percent of the patients need oxygen and 7 percent need care in ICU.
30-50 lakh cases every year
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 30-50 lakh cases of this seasonal influenza virus are reported every year in the whole world. Of these, 2.9 to 6.5 lakh people die due to respiratory diseases. The WHO says that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the disease.
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