H3N2 Virus Spread in India: Here's How To Prevent

The H3N2 influenza is spreading rapidly in different parts of India. As concerns mounted and some people wondered whether this could turn out to be another COVID-19. But experts have stated that there is no need to panic, only careful monitoring is needed.

H3N2 Cases on Rise: Why There is Rapid Spread?

H3N2 is a non-human influenza virus that normally circulates in pigs and has infected humans, according to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Symptoms are similar to those of seasonal flu viruses and can include fever, cough, runny nose, body ache, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. N3H2 Influenza is a respiratory virus that transmits in the same fashion as the COVID-19 virus. The precautions are also the same and should be practiced. As the virus changes from time to time, symptoms of the influenza virus are appearing after the COVID pandemic (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
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Although its symptoms are almost similar where cough, cold, and fever are commonly seen. But in this virus, it is seen that patients have these symptoms for a long time due to which it is spreading rapidly.

Prevention Steps You Must Follow to Avoid H3N2 Infection

The reason why this type of virus has more effect on people's minds is that people are under a lot of stress. There is a lack of time management and a healthy lifestyle. There is no routine of eating and doing exercise. This affects both physically and mentally. It is very important to balance everything for a healthy lifestyle so that we can be healthy both physically and mentally.

Firstly, it is important to maintain all kinds of respiratory hygiene to avoid catching of infection. Avoid going in congested locations and always wear a mask when out in public. Before eating and after utilizing public transit, wash your hands with soap and water (2^✔ ✔Trusted Source
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Day-to-day stress affects people neurologically. Asked about what impact the virus impact the brain and nervous system. Although this virus affects all the organs of a human being, it has seen more effect on the brain.

In cases like brain stroke or brain hemorrhage, the virus has also been found in the brain. It can affect any part of the body. Because of this, our nerves become thin and weak, and then build-up starts forming in the brain itself. Although their number is not high, cases of brain stroke have also been seen. Due to the block of intoxication, blood circulation is not possible.

Therefore, health experts emphasized living a healthy lifestyle and precautionary measures amid rising concerns about the H3N2 Influenza infection in the country. Even though COVID-19 cases have reduced, now a new virus H3N2 has started spreading. Stay Healthy and Happy.

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References:

1. Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Virus - (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/swineflu/variant/h3n2v-cases.htm)
2. Influenza (Seasonal) - (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal))

Source-Medindia