H3N2 Influenza Virus: H3N2 virus infection has been confirmed in a 4-year-old child in Ranchi, Jharkhand. There have been reports that the girl showed symptoms of cough, cold, fever and pneumonia. The doctor told the media, his samples were sent for examination, where it was confirmed that he had a viral infection. H3N2 cases are spreading rapidly in the country. H3N2 virus has killed 9 people in the country so far. The effect of viral infection is being seen equally in young and old people. Viral infection is spread by air droplets of breath exhaled by an infected person. Health experts have warned that the viral infection can have harmful effects on people who have a weak immune system.
Are you in a vulnerable group?
Although everyone is vulnerable to the virus, there are people who are at a higher risk of getting infected with the seasonal flu. People who are above 65 years of age. Pregnant women are more at risk from this virus. Health agencies have stated that people with certain health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, a weakened immune system, and neurological or neurodevelopmental conditions, are also at risk of developing health problems due to H3N2 infection.
Are children in the high risk group?
Yes, children are more at risk from this virus. Children under the age of 5 are at higher risk from H3N2 infection. The US CDC explains why children are at greater risk. Studies by the CDC have indicated that children born after 2001 are at higher risk of H3N2v virus. At the same time, the immunity system is weak in the elderly, perhaps that is why they can come in contact with the virus.
What are the symptoms of H3N2 infection?
Common cold-like symptoms are seen in people infected with H3N2. As recently seen in the case of a 4-year-old child from Jharkhand, the child showed symptoms of cough, cold and fever. Apart from this, there were also complaints of pneumonia symptoms, sweating, chills, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue and loss of appetite. In pneumonia, the patient may cough with green, yellow or bloody mucus. Shallow breathing and wheezing are also seen in this viral respiratory illness.
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