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Bhubaneswar: Of the 225 samples collected in January and February in Odisha, 59 have been discovered constructive for H3N2 influenza within the state, officers mentioned on Saturday. H3N2 is a non-human influenza virus that usually circulates in pigs and has contaminated people, in line with the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Out of the 225 samples collected in the month of January and February in Odisha, a total of 59 H3N2 influenza cases were found in the state,” Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar Director Sanghamitra Pati instructed PTI.
Symptoms are just like these of seasonal flu viruses and might embrace fever and cough, she mentioned.
Currently, there may be “no definitive treatment available” for the virus and therefore, folks ought to “strictly follow the Covid guidelines to keep H3N2 at bay,” Odisha Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra instructed reporters right here.
There is a necessity for elevated monitoring and precautionary measures to keep at bay H3N2 however no trigger for panic but, say consultants as India confirms its first two deaths because of the influenza virus.
H3N2 Virus Outbreak: Over 450 Cases Reported In India
In Karnataka, 82-year-old Hire Gowda, a diabetic who suffered from hypertension, died because of the seasonal influenza subtype on March 1. Another dying, that of a 56-year-old lung most cancers affected person, was reported from Haryana.
From January 2 to March 5, 451 circumstances of the H3N2 have been reported within the nation, in line with knowledge shared by the union well being ministry on Friday.
People must put on masks and for these affected by chilly and cough, overlaying the face with material or handkerchiefs is a should, an advisory mentioned.
What Is H3N2 Influenza A Virus And Its Symptoms?
H3N2 is a non-human influenza virus that usually circulates in pigs and has contaminated people, in line with the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Symptoms are just like these of seasonal flu viruses and might embrace fever and respiratory signs comparable to cough and runny nostril, and probably different signs, together with physique ache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.
