Bengaluru: The first case of death due to H3N2 influenza virus has been reported in Karnataka. According to reports, a person suffering from H3N2 virus infection has died in Karnataka’s Hassan district. Confirming the death of the 85-year-old man from the virus infection, State Health Department Commissioner Randeep said that the old man had fever and throat problems. The virus has spread to many districts of the state and is infecting people.
More than 50 cases came in Karnataka
So far more than 50 cases of H3N2 Influenza Virus have been reported in Karnataka out of which 6 cases are from Hassan district alone. 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 H3N2 virus had died on March 1 itself. After the death of the old man, people in the surrounding areas of his/her village have also been investigated.
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What ICMR said on H3N2
Experts from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have said that the cause of persistent cough and fever in some cases in India for the last 2-3 months is the sub-variant ‘H3N2’ of ‘Influenza A’. 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 for 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 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 also take these precautions
Keep checking the oxygen level continuously with the help of plus oximeter and if the oxygen saturation level is less than 95 percent then see the doctor immediately. Explain that if the oxygen saturation level is less than 90 percent, 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.
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