After Corona now H3N2 wreaks havoc, one person lost his life in Karnataka, you should also take these precautions

It is being told that the old man suffering from the H3N2 virus died on March 1 itself and after his death, people in the surrounding areas of his village have also been investigated.

Image Source: Pixabay Representational One person has died due to the H3N2 virus in Karnataka.

Bengaluru: The first case of death due to the H3N2 influenza virus has been reported in Karnataka. Heera Gowda, 82, a resident of Alur in Hassan district, died on March 1. He was admitted to the hospital on February 24 after complaining of shortness of breath and was kept in isolation due to suspicion. His swab sample was sent to the Central Laboratory for testing where it was confirmed on March 6 that he had died of the H3N2 virus. The virus has spread in many districts of the state and is infecting people.

More than 50 cases came in Karnataka

So far, more than 50 cases of the H3N2 Influenza Virus have been reported in Karnataka. In view of the recent cases, the government is paying special attention to people above 60 years of age and those suffering seriously. It is being told that the old man suffering from the H3N2 virus had died on March 1 itself. After the death of the old man, people in the surrounding areas of his village have also been investigated.

What ICMR said on H3N2
Experts of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have said that the cause of persistent cough for the last 2-3 months and fever in some cases in India is due to a sub-type of ‘Influenza A‘. The variant is ‘H3N2‘. ICMR scientists said that H3N2, which has been widely prevalent for the last 2-3 months, is causing more patient hospitalization than other sub-variants. ICMR is keeping a close watch on diseases caused by respiratory viruses through its ‘Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories Network’.

Cough can last up to 3 weeks
ICMR has issued a list to protect people from the virus, which explains what they should and should not do. On the other hand, the Indian Medical Association has cautioned against the overuse of antibiotics amid rising cases of cough, cold and nausea across the country. IMA said seasonal fever will last for 5 to 7 days. A standing committee of the IMA said that the fever would go away in 3 days, but the cough could persist for 3 weeks.

You should also take these precautions
plus keep checking the oxygen level continuously with the help of an oximeter and see the doctor immediately if the oxygen saturation level is less than 95 per cent. Explain that if the oxygen saturation level is less than 90 per cent, then intensive care may be required. Self-medication in this case can be dangerous. If children and old people have problems like fever and phlegm, then contact the doctor immediately. Since this infection is caused by a virus, there is no need to take antibiotics. Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria.

H3N2 influenza:

1. H3N2 is one of the most common strains of the influenza A virus, along with H1N1.
2. Like other strains of the flu virus, H3N2 can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
3. The symptoms of H3N2 are similar to those of other strains of the flu virus and can include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue.
4. Vaccines are available to help prevent infection with H3N2 and other strains of the flu virus. The flu vaccine is typically updated every year to provide protection against the strains of the virus that are expected to be most common during that year’s flu season.
5. In addition to getting vaccinated, there are other steps people can take to help prevent the spread of the flu, such as practising good hygiene by washing their hands regularly, covering their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding close contact with others who are sick.
6. H3N2 is a type of influenza A virus that is responsible for a significant proportion of seasonal flu cases each year.
7. In some years, the H3N2 strain of the flu virus can cause more severe illness and hospitalizations than other strains of the flu virus.
8. Like other strains of the flu virus, H3N2 can be spread from person to person through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
9. Symptoms of H3N2 influenza can range from mild to severe and may include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and other flu-like symptoms.
10. Treatment for H3N2 influenza typically involves antiviral medications, which can help to reduce the severity of symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness.
11. Getting vaccinated against the flu, including H3N2, is the best way to protect yourself from getting sick and to prevent the spread of the virus to others.
12. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health organizations typically recommend that people get vaccinated against the flu each year, especially those who are at higher risk for complications from the virus, such as young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with certain underlying medical conditions.