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New Delhi: A persistent cough, sometimes accompanied by fever, running through India for the past two-three months is due to Influenza A subtype H3N2, ICMR experts said. The H3N2, which has been in wide circulation for the past two-three months, causes more hospitalisations than other subtypes, said Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientists who keep a close watch on ailments caused by respiratory viruses through the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories network. The fever goes away at the end of three days but the cough can persist for up to three weeks, the IMA's Standing Committee for Anti-Microbial Resistance said. Viral cases have also surged due to air pollution, it said, adding that it mostly occurs in people aged below 15 and above 50 and causes upper respiratory infections along with fever. The association also asked doctors to prescribe only symptomatic treatment and not antibiotics. "Right now, people start taking antibiotics like Azithromycin and Amoxiclav etc, that too without caring for done and frequency and stop it once start feeling better. This needs to be stopped as it leads to antibiotic resistance. Whenever there will be a real use of antibiotics, they will not work due to the resistance," the IMA said in a statement. The most misused antibiotics are Amoxicillin, Norfloxacin, Oprofloxacin, Ofloxacin and Levofloxacin. These are being used for the treatment of diarrhoea and UTI, it said. "We have already seen widespread use of Azithromycin...

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“Patients having chronic ailments like asthma have to be extra cautious during such weather transitions as it can trigger severe respiratory issues and asthma attacks. During this time, even a minor respiratory problem must be reported to a pulmonologist or a physician to reduce the risk of escalating the problem,” Chhabra added.

Image Source : FREEPIK India's first H3N2 influenza deaths: 1 each in Karnataka and Haryana India has witnessed two deaths from the H3N2 influenza causing virus today. One died in Haryana while the other in Karnataka. There have been around 90 reported cases of the H3N2 virus in India. Additionally, eight cases of the H1N1 virus have also been found. 82-year old Hire Gowda, believed to be the first person to die from H3N2 in India is from Karnataka's Hassan district. Gowda, who was already suffering from diabetes and hypertension, was admitted to the hospital on February 24 and died on March 1. Over the last few months, there has been an increase in flu cases in India. The majority of these infections are caused by the H3N2 virus, also referred to as the "Hong Kong flu". Currently, only H3N2 and H1N1 viruses have been identified in India. The symptoms of H3N2 and H1N1 viruses are similar to those of Covid. Given the number of fatalities caused by the pandemic so far, the increasing cases of flu have raised concern among the public. The symptoms of these flu viruses include a persistent cough, fever, chills, breathlessness, and wheezing. Patients may also experience nausea, a sore throat, body aches, and diarrhea. These symptoms typically last for about a week. Experts say that the H3N2 and H1N1 viruses are very contagious and can spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes or comes in close contact with others. To protect against these viruses, doctors recommend followi...

And it’s coming in hot. XBB.1.16, dubbed “Arcturus” by variant trackers, is estimated to be behind 7% of COVID cases in the country this week, New >> XBB.1.16, XBB.1.9.2 and FD.2 make an entry! << Top circulating lineages: XBB.1.5 (78%) XBB.1.16 (7.2%) XBB.1.9.1 (6.5%) XBB.1.9.2 (2.5%) — FD.2 (1.7%) 1/n Friday was the first time the CDC had assigned XBB.1.16 its own category. Before then, cases had been lumped under XBB. XBB.1.9.1, XBB.1.9.2, and XBB.1.5.1 hold the third, fourth, and fifth spots, respectively, each representing an estimated 2.4% to 6.5% of cases. FD.2—a shortened name for another XBB spawn, XBB.1.5.15—comes in at No. 6, and is estimated to fuel nearly 2% of U.S. cases this week. XBB.1.5 is still technically “top dog” in the U.S., but it “looks spent,” Raj Rajnarayanan, assistant dean of research and associate professor at the New York Institute of Technology campus in Jonesboro, Ark., and a top COVID variant tracker, tells Fortune. While XBB.1.16 looks to be on the path for eventual U.S. dominance, other up-and-coming Omicron spawn could provide competition, Rajnarayanan says—like XBB.2.3 and descendants, and XBC.1.6 and descendants. In the U.S., levels of XBB.1.16 are highest in the south central region, where they are projected to represent more than 20% of cases, and on the West Coast, where they hover around 10%, Rising cases in India, with a possible new symptom Reported COVID cases are on the decline in much of the world, as is testing. But reported ...

All of these viruses can cause cold-like symptoms including fever, runny nose, sore throat, and cough, so “it’s very, very hard to tell the difference between any of them clinically,” says Dr. Helen Chu, an associate professor of infectious disease at the University of Washington and a principal investigator at the Seattle Flu Alliance, which tracks respiratory disease spread. ( While lots of viruses are spreading right now, one respiratory virus is currently causing a particularly high percentage of positives among test results tracked by the CDC: human metapneumovirus (HMPV). More than 20% of antigen and 10% of PCR tests voluntarily reported to the CDC by U.S. laboratories during the week of March 11 came back positive, Dr. John Williams, who is chief of infectious diseases at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and has studied HMPV for more than 20 years, agrees that an uptick in HMPV is not surprising. In North America, HMPV’s peak season is typically February to May, a bit after the typical flu season, he says. This season, “we saw an Plenty of people have likely had HMPV without ever knowing what it was, since it typically results in familiar cold-like symptoms like cough, fever, and nasal congestion. In serious cases—which are most common among young children and elderly or immunocompromised adults—HMPV can also lead to complications including bronchitis and pneumonia, according to the CDC. Some people also experience shortness of breath. It’s difficult to say if...

By India Today Health Desk: Every second person is experiencing prolonged post-viral cough, breathlessness and sneezing. One person has already died in Karnataka from the H3N2 subtype of the Influenza virus. In North India, flu cases have been reported in the months of January, February and March. According to Dr Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director, Max Healthcare & Senior Director, Institute of Internal Medicine, the symptoms of "Lots of patients are complaining of persistent cough or bouts of cough which keeps going on for many days, sometimes even for weeks after the flu settles. Normally, we don’t see flu cases in North India in the months of February and March. Till now, we are seeing a lot of cases coming in. Seasonality has extended in most countries,” said Dr Sandeep Budhiraja. Most of these cases are caused by the H3N2 virus, a type of influenza A virus, which is severe, but not as epidemical in nature as the deadly H1N1 virus (swine flu). The virus derives from types of protein strains of the influenza A virus - hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA). HA has over 18 different subtypes, each numbered H1 to H18 while NA has 11 different subtypes, each numbered N1 to N11. The H3N2 is a combination of the two protein strains of the influenza A virus. The virus derives from types of protein strains of the influenza A virus - hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA). (Photo courtesy: Getty Images) WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF H3N2 VIRUS? The symptoms of the H3N2 ...

Image Source : FREEPIK H3N2 virus influenza: These signs could be a warning H3N2 virus influenza: India has witnessed a spike in H3N2 virus cases and hospitalization that triggers symptoms like fever, cold, cough and body aches. There has been a nearly 150 percent rise in patients coming to OPDs with such complaints in Delhi hospitals, according to various reports. It is important to seek medical assistance instead of self-treatment, which may worsen your symptoms if proper treatment is not taken in time. Here are some symptoms of H3N2 that one must be careful about. High fever According to reports, doctors have reported that patients with H3N2 are experiencing prolonged fever lasting up to 6-7 days, unlike earlier cases where it lasted for only 3-4 days. In addition to the fever, patients may also suffer from chills. Persistent cough Experts have noted that for individuals with flu, a dry cough typically follows after a fever and may last for an extended period. This cough is usually intense and may take 10 to 12 days to subside. In addition to coughing, a sore throat may also be experienced. Pneumonia Some patients infected with the H3N2 virus experience the virus spreading more extensively in their lungs, which can result in pneumonia. Pneumonia is a condition where the air sacs in one or both lungs become inflamed due to infection. The inflammation can cause the air sacs to fill with pus or fluid, leading to symptoms such as fever, coughing, chills, and breathing diffi...

On 4 September 2021, the Kerala State Health department reported an isolated case of Nipah virus disease in Kozhikode district, Kerala state, India. Nipah has a relatively high case fatality ratio, and is an emerging zoonotic disease of public health importance in the South East Asia and Western Pacific WHO Regions. This is the fifth outbreak of the disease in India. On 29 August, a 12 year-old boy developed low grade fever, and the family sought care at a local health care facility. On 31 August, he was transferred to several hospitals as his condition deteriorated. On 1 September, the patient’s condition continued to deteriorate, and the family requested his transfer to another hospital in Kozhikode. On 3 September, plasma, serum and cerebrospinal fluid samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune, India. On 4 September, the presence of Nipah virus in the plasma, cerebrospinal fluid and serum samples was confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and IgM antibodies was confirmed in the plasma sample by ELISA serology test. On 5 September, the patient died and a safe burial and cremation were performed the same day in Kozhikode. As of 6 September, epidemiological investigations identified contacts, including health care workers and close family members, who were placed under quarantine. Public health response The following public health responses were implemented: • The state government held a meeting of senior health officials to plan an...