H3N2 Virus In India: Experts say that two or more strains of H3N2 virus have mixed together. Due to this, a new subtype of virus has been created, which is spreading rapidly.
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H3N2 Virus in India: Covid now after influenza Of h3n2 virus The cases are continuously increasing. This decades old virus is spreading again. Mutation is happening in it with time. Because of which this virus is taking a dangerous form. Doctors say that many strains of H3N2 have mixed together to form a new subtype. Because of this the virus is taking a dangerous form this time. In such a situation, people need to be alert.
Department of Internal Medicine at Paras Hospital, Gurugram Dr. Rajesh Kumar It is said that there are very few cases of H3N2 virus where patients need to be admitted due to their high fever and difficulty in breathing. Due to this virus, no serious case has come here. All the patients who have come so far have recovered and have been discharged. But, it is taking a long time to recover from this flu. Cough may persist for more than 1-3 weeks in many patients.
Virus has created a new subtype
Dr. Rajesh Kumar It is said that influenza has shown antigenic shift, that is, two or more strains of this virus together have formed a new subtype, which is spreading very fast. Therefore it is suggested that all patients should not ignore their symptoms. There is a need to follow all the rules of prevention from this. All people are advised that if they are seeing any symptoms of flu, then do not ignore it at all. Especially the elderly and patients suffering from chronic disease should keep this in mind. In such people, there may be a complaint of pneumonia due to flu. Since pneumonia is a dangerous condition, there is a need to prevent it.
This virus changes every year
Senior Physician and Pediatrician Dr. Arun Shah It is said that the influenza virus is several decades old, but it keeps on changing every year. This time there is more mutation in the virus. Because of which it is spreading a lot. But people do not need to panic in this. This is a seasonal disease. As soon as the heat starts, its effect will also reduce. But at the moment it is active and in some people this virus can also cause respiratory infection. In such a situation, it is high time that people should not take H3N2 lightly and keep defending themselves.
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