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H3N2 Virus: 352 Patients in Maharashtra Being Treated, Says Health Minister Tanaji Sawant

H3N2 and H3N1 are both types of influenza A viruses, commonly known as the flu

H3N2 Virus: 352 Patients in Maharashtra Being Treated, Says Health Minister Tanaji Sawant
H3N2 Virus: 352 Patients in Maharashtra Being Treated, Says Health Minister Tanaji Sawant
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State recorded 352 patients who have been hit by H3N2 virus, said Tanaji Sawant, Maharashtra Health Minister on Wednesday. He added that their treatment is underway and that the hospitals have been asked to stay on alert. 

"H3N2 is not fatal, can be cured by medical treatment. No need to panic," news agency ANI quoted Tanaji Sawant as saying.


India witnesses a spike in influenza cases
India saw a sudden spike in Influenza cases caused by the H3N2 virus which as the country saw a total of 3,083 lab-confirmed cases until March 9. Health experts have been appealing to people to adopt preventive measures such as use of masks, better hand hygiene, as well as an annual flu shot.


What is the H3N2 virus?
There has been a combination of respiratory viruses ranging from COVID-19 virus, swine flu (H1N1), H3N2, and the seasonal Victoria and Yamagata lineages of influenza B viruses in circulation, as per the data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

H3N2 and H3N1 are both types of influenza A viruses, commonly known as the flu.

Some of the most common symptoms are prolonged fever, cough, running nose, & body pain. However, in severe cases people may also experience breathlessness and/or wheezing.


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