H3n2 virus in india

Swine Flu cases along with H3N2 virus on the rise in India; Central government warns to be alert The H3N2 virus is already wreaking havoc in the country and now swine flu is also spreading rapidly along with it. The Central Government and the Health Ministry have alerted the people. Read on to know more. Image Source : FREEPIK Swine Flu cases along with H3N2 virus on the rise in India While the influenza A subtype H3N2 virus is the dominant virus in India, cases of swine flu or the H1N1 virus are rapidly increasing across the country. By March, there were widespread cases of the disease in cities such as Delhi. Observing the rise in cases, health experts have now suggested people to take precautions regarding their health. In fact, according to the recently released data by the Union Health Ministry, the cases of swine flu or H1N1 virus are increasing rapidly across the country. In such a situation, the central government has requested people to be alert, such as using masks while going out, always keeping their hands clean, as well as getting the flu vaccine once a year. The upsetting number of cases H3N2 and H1N1 are both types of influenza virus, commonly known as flu. A total of 3,038 cases of influenza, including H3N2, have been confirmed by the states as of March 9. This includes 1,245 cases in January, 1,307 in February and 486 cases till March 9. As per the recent data released by the Union Health Ministry, a total of 955 cases of H1N1 infection have been reported ...

By Shilpa Nair: With the spike in infections caused by the H3N2 virus, Puducherry has shut schools for classes 1 to 8 for 10 days from March 16. Puducherry education minister Namassivayam announced that schools will be shut from March 10 to March 26 due to a jump in influenza cases. H3N2 VIRUS IN INDIA The H3N2 virus cases are rapidly increasing in India, with people facing respiratory problems. It's a sub-type of the Influenza A virus that has seen a spike in the last few days. According to data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Friday, India has reported 451 cases of the H3N2 virus between January 2 and March 5. The first death in India was reported in Karnataka's Hassan district where an 82-year-old man died due to the H3N2 virus. On Monday, Gujarat reported its first death from the H3N2 influenza virus. Till now, seven people have succumbed to the virus in India. SYMPTOMS OF H3N2 H3N2's flu symptoms include body aches, pains, fever, chills, fatigue, diarrhoea, vomiting, cough, sore throat, runny nose and headache. It usually spreads through droplets released by an infected person when coughing, sneezing, or talking and is extremely contagious. Pregnant women, children, elderly people, and persons with underlying medical issues are at higher risk of getting infected.

H3N2 influenza outbreak in India: The cases of H3N2 influenza are rising across the country. According to doctors, there is also a spike in ICU admissions of the elderly and kids due to H3N2 influenza. As the symptoms of this viral infection are similar to COVID-19, the doctors have advised to extreme precautions and masking up to prevent the spread of the virus. Other than H3N2, the country is also witnessing a surge in Here are the latest updates on H3N2 influenza outbreak in India: • All schools in Puducherry will remain shut from 16 March (Thursday) to 26 March (Sunday). As of 11 March, Puducherry reported 79 cases of influenza, belonging to the viral H3N2 subtype so far. • Genome sequencing data has revealed that Influenza A H3N2 and influenza B Victoria are two viral strains driving the current surge of flu cases in the country. In the nine weeks between January 2 to March 5, laboratories connected to the surveillance network of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) found 451 positive results for influenza A H3N2, 91 positive results for influenza B Victoria and 41 for influenza A H1N1, a government statement said on Tuesday. • The Union government asked states to up surveillance following the surge in influenza cases. • The total number of H3N2 flu cases reported in Kerala has touched 13, as per the state health department. • A 58-year-old Gujarat woman died due to flu-like symptoms at a state-run hospital in Vadodara city. According to reports, the sample h...

India has reportedly recorded first two deaths due to the H3N2 influenza virus in Haryana and Karnataka. The H3N2 virus kills 2 in India, say reports. According to media reports, over 90 cases of the H3N2 virus are reported in India so far. The rising cases of the flu-like virus are becoming a cause of concern in the country. Also read: Pattern of viruses changed unexpectedly in past six months, says expert What is the H3N2 virus? According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), H3N2v is a non-human influenza virus that normally circulates in pigs and that has infected humans - known as ‘swine influenza viruses’. When these viruses infect humans, they are termed 'variant' viruses. The specific H3N2 variant virus was detected in 2011 in humans with genes from avian, swine, and human viruses and the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus M gene, said CDC. Currently, the severity of illness associated with H3N2 resembles that of seasonal flu. What are the symptoms? The symptoms include fever, respiratory issues like cough and runny nose, as well as other symptoms including body aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. These symptoms usually may last for about a week, however, some people may endure them for a longer period of time too. Treatment and prevention People with the H3N2 virus are being advised medications that must be taken as per prescriptions. The currently recommended drugs – oseltamivir, zanamivir, peramivir, and baloxavir – are available by prescription from t...

Published: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 6:41 AM Amid a rise in H3N2 influenza virus cases in Maharashtra, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday said 32 patients were admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, of whom 4 have been diagnosed with H3N2, and the remaining 28 with H1N1. "All of the patients are currently in a stable condition," the BMC said a statement. Amid the spike in influenza cases, the state government will hold a meeting on Thursday in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis. "A meeting regarding H3N2 will be held tomorrow in the presence of the chief minister and the deputy chief minister," state Health Minister Tanaji Sawant told the Assembly on Wednesday. Sawant added that 352 patients in the state have been diagnosed with the H3N2 virus so far. "A total 352 patients are afflicted with the H3N2 virus so far. They are currently under treatment and all hospitals have been put on alert. H3N2 is not fatal. It can be cured through proper medical treatment. There is no need to panic," the minister said. Two deaths from a suspected H3N2 influenza virus infection have been reported from Nagpur, while another was reported from Ahmednagar district. Till March 13, 2023, the total number of patients tested for influenza in Maharashtra was at 2,56,424. The total number of suspected patients has been reported at 1,406. The number of patients suffering from the swine flu virus, H1N1, was 303, while those suffering from H3H2 was 58. The ...

India is witnessing a surge in H3N2 influenza virus cases, a respiratory tract infection caused by four distinct types of viruses (A, B, C, and D) belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae family. Several states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Odisha, and Haryana are reporting viral infection cases. However, the Union Ministry of Health on Friday said that the cases arising from seasonal influenza including H3N2 are expected to decline from March end. State-wise data on H3N2 virus 1) Maharashtra: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday said 32 patients were admitted in Mumbai of whom 4 have been diagnosed with H3N2 and the remaining 28 with H1N1. Till March 13, 2023, the total number of patients tested for influenza in Maharashtra was 2,56,424, while the suspected patients are 1,406. Maharashtra health minister Tanaji Sawant noted that 352 patients of the H3N2 virus have been reported so far in the state and further asserted that there is no need to panic. 2) Delhi: The city hospitals are witnessing a spike in cases of H3N2 virus that triggers symptoms like fever, cold and body aches, but in certain cases, leaves behind persistent cough making patients extremely weak, doctors said. There has been a nearly 150 per cent rise in patients coming to OPDs with such complaints, they said. 3) Gujarat: Till March 10 this year, a total of 80 cases of season flu were reported in Gujarat, out of which 77 are influenza of H1N1 and three of H3N2 subtypes. Not a single death...

A sharp rise in H3N2 influenza cases has been reported in India. The virus leads to respiratory symptoms including persistent cough and many more. A quick change in weather from extremely cold to warm has been identified as one of the major reasons behind this rapid increase in flu symptoms among people. This virus can also infect birds and mammals. According to WHO, H3N2 is a subtype of Influenza A virus which majorly affects humans. A report by the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC), this virus was first identified in pigs in the US in 2010. Later in 2012, 12 infections were detected in humans followed by several H3N2 outbreaks in the same year. Post-Holi many are experiencing flu-like symptoms. Let's take a look at H3N2 symptoms which will help you seek medical intervention on time. Symptoms of H3N2 influenza Some of the H3N2 symptoms include: • Cough • Fever • Chills • Nausea • Vomiting • Sore throat/ throat ache • Diarrhoea • Runny nose • Sneezing In serious cases, the infected person may experience difficulty in breathing, pain/ discomfort in chest, difficulty in swallowing food and continuous fever. If someone is experiencing these symptoms, it is crucial to seek medical help immediately. These symptoms last for five to seven days. How it spreads H3N2 influenza is highly contagious. It can easily transmit from one person to another through infected droplets. Pregnant women, young children, elderly adults, and persons with underlying medical issues are ...