This virus can infect birds and mammals. We have seen a recent surge in cases of this infection in India, H3N2 influenza infection is more severe than A H1N1 or B type in terms of fever symptoms, leukopenia(reduced white blood cell count) and raised CRP( C-Reactive Protein). It presents as any other Viral disease like fever, myalgia, generalized malaise, sore throat, headache, and cough, but the intensity is more severe. Fever is usually for a prolonged period. Symptoms can sometimes last for weeks to even months. Young children and older adults are more prone to this infection. H3N2: What Doctor Wants You To Know About The Recovery Time Today, in this article Dr Smitha Chouta, Consultant And ENT Surgeon, Ruby Hall Clinic, Hinjewadi, has answered some of the most common questions regarding H3N2 virus infection. How Does It Spread? H3N2 spreads through infected droplets like Coronavirus (Covid-19). So they are contagious. But the two illnesses are caused by different viruses. As the u...
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