H3N2 claims 2 lives in India, with over 90 cases reported! Check H3N2 symptoms and treatment

Two people have died of influenza caused by the H3N2 virus, news reports have said. India has reported at least 90 cases of H3N2 influenza so far, and in addition to H3N2, eight cases of the H1N1 strain have also been logged in.

Authored by: Ashima Sharda Mahindra

Updated Mar 10, 2023 | 12:14 PM IST

Most of the infections are caused by the H3N2 virus which has caused more hospitalizations than other influenza subtypes in the country

New Delhi: India on Friday (March 10) reported two deaths due to H3N2 influenza , according to news reports. The first death was reported in Karnataka, while the second fatality has been from Haryana .
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The H3N2 influenza virus has been creating havoc for the past two weeks across the country, causing illness. India has reported at least 90 cases of H3N2 influenza so far, and in addition to H3N2, eight cases of the H1N1 strain have also been logged in.
According to doctors, most of the infections are caused by the H3N2 virus , also known as the Hong Kong flu, which has caused more hospitalizations than other influenza subtypes in the country.
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Doctors say both the subtypes have exhibited symptoms similar to Covid , which infected millions across the world and caused 6.8 million deaths.

What are the symptoms you need to look out for?

According to experts, the virus is highly contagious and spreads through coughing, sneezing, and close contact with an infected person. These are also very similar to seasonal influenza viruses and can appear suddenly.
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A few symptoms you need to look out for are:
  • Cough
  • Runny and congested nose
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Body pains
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diagnosis
The flu also has some symptoms in common with other respiratory illnesses, like the common cold and even covid.
Thus, the doctors say it is one of the main reasons why it becomes impossible to know whether a person has the flu just by observing their physical symptoms.

Treatment

Taking proper rest, drinking lots of fluids and using over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower fever are all part of the H3N2 influenza treatment regimen.
Experts have advised not to have antibiotics but to get a lab test done to get the correct diagnosis.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
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