The outbreak of H3N2 virus in Delhi-NCR has increased. It is more dangerous for pregnant women, children and the elderly. Learn what are the symptoms of its infection and how it can be avoided.
H3n2 virus: There is a fierce outbreak of flu due to the H3N2 virus in Delhi-NCR. Patients are reaching hospitals with symptoms like fever, cough, body pain and fatigue. According to doctors, the infection of this virus is spreading rapidly. It is more deadly for children and the elderly suffering from many diseases.
What is H3N2?
The H3N2 virus influenza is a type of A virus. It is responsible for the outbreak of seasonal flu. Initially its infection may not seem to harm a lot, but the H3N2 spreads rapidly. It changes its form quickly. Sometimes it becomes more difficult to control it than other types.
This virus is a mutet, which makes it difficult to guess which virus will sick people every year or how serious it will be. It usually spreads into pigs, but also infects humans. The H3N2 virus infected pigs in 2010. For the first time in 2011, it was reported to be infection in humans.
What are the symptoms of H3N2 infection?
According to doctors, H3N2 virus infection usually lasts for 5-7 days. This can cause severe cough that can last for three weeks. Its symptoms are usually as follows:
- Body pain in the body
- High fever
- Headache
- Throat
- Cough and cold
- Tiredness
- Vomiting and diarrhea
Human beings can have a dangerous problem with H3N2?
- Pneumonia or lung infection
- Ards (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
- Sepsis
- Mesiangitis
- Myocarditis
Which people can cause fatal problems due to H3N2 infection?
- Children under 5 years of age
- 65 years or older elderly
- Pregnant women
- Asthma
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How to stop the spread of H3N2?
- Decide to get the flu vaccine every year. It prevents infection and reduces the severity of the disease.
- While coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue paper or inner part of the elbow.
- Wash your hands again and again with soap and water.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. In germs spread rapidly.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you are ill, stay at home till it is cured.
- If you have to come in contact with infected animals (especially pigs, who are afraid of getting sick), always wear personal safety equipment- such as protective clothes, gloves and mouth and nose-cover masks.
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