Karachi is witnessing a rise in influenza cases, driven by the H3N2 strain, following an earlier outbreak of H1N1, The Express Tribune reported on Friday.
Doctors in Delhi are observing increased rates of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in children and influenza, dengue, and chikungunya across all age groups.
Karachi is witnessing a disturbing increase in respiratory diseases, as reported by the Sindh Health Department on Monday. According to ARY News, the Sindh Health Department has reported a troubling total of 248 cases of respiratory illnesses in Karachi as of February 13 this year.
During the winter months, there is an increased likelihood of transmission of respiratory diseases such as seasonal influenza (H1N1, H3N2), influenza-like illness (ILI), and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI). HMPV, specifically, presents with symptoms similar to the common cold and
Chairman of the Institute of Internal Medicine Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Medanta and Former AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria on Thursday stated that India is one of the high-burden countries as far as tuberculosis is concerned and a lot of measures have been taken in the private and
"Kerala has dealt with these viruses before. We seem to sadly be an incubator of many viruses. Right now, there's Nipah, there's H1N1...various other things being talked about, and people are worried about it, particularly in a state which is so advanced, where the health system is consid
According to the district medical office press release, this year, 134 suspected H1N1 cases and 11 confirmed H1N1 cases have been reported in the Ernakulam district.
With the H3N2 influenza virus cases witnessing a spike in Maharashtra, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 32 patients admitted in Mumbai, out of which 4 are admitted with H3N2 and 28 with H1N1.
In the letter Bhushan said that it is important to raise community awareness regarding adherence to respiratory and hand hygiene, promoting early reporting of symptoms, and limiting the contact of those people who are suffering from respiratory illness.
Noting a spurt in cases of the H3N2 virus, which has become a cause of concern, Chairman, Institute of Internal Medicine and Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and Director of Medical Education, Dr Randeep Guleria said that this virus mutates every year during this time and spreads through dr