H3N2: What it is; main symptoms and treatment
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The whole of Brazil is facing an outbreak of this flu, which is still unknown to many. Read the text and learn more details about H3N2.
What is H3N2?
It is one of the subtypes of the Influenza A virus, this same virus, also known as type A, is responsible for the common flu and colds.
However, in the case of the H3N2 virus, the symptoms can be more intense and take longer to pass.
Unfortunately, the virus has spread rapidly across Brazilian states and has already claimed some lives.
Therefore, see below what the main symptoms of this virus are so you can quickly identify them and seek medical help.
First, know that this virus affects a specific group more easily, this group includes:
- Children;
- Elderly;
- Women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby;
- People with damaged immune systems;
- Carriers of chronic diseases.
Even if there is a risk group, we must all take precautions, as the virus is easily transmissible.
In addition to being transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, the H3N2 virus can also be transmitted through droplets that remain suspended in the air when someone coughs, sneezes or simply talks.
What are the main symptoms of the H3N2 virus?
Because the symptoms are similar to those of the flu and a cold, you may have difficulty telling the difference.
However, they are more intense and the number of symptoms is greater as well. So, see below the symptoms of H3N2:
- Pain in the body and head;
- Sore throat;
- High fever;
- Cough;
- Sneezing;
- Runny nose;
- Chills;
- Nausea;
- Vomiting;
- Excessive fatigue;
- Diarrhea;
- Piece of cake.
The symptoms of the H3N2 virus are also similar to those of Covid-19, but there are variations.
For example, in Covid-19, symptoms become intense from the fifth and sixth day of infection, in the case of H3N2, symptoms are more intense in the first 48 hours.
In any case, it is essential to consult a health professional to assess the symptoms and the need to take a Covid-19 and Influenza test.
Treatment
Treatment consists of providing relief from symptoms, the main measures being rest and fluid intake.
Furthermore, the diet should be lighter, the patient should only consume foods that are easy to digest.
Of course, the doctor will also prescribe medications from the analgesic and anti-inflammatory group.
Social isolation for at least 7 days is also part of the treatment to avoid contamination and proliferation of the H3N2 virus, as is already happening.
How to avoid
Anyone can catch this flu, but each body will respond differently.
Therefore, it is important to take care of your health through healthy eating and physical activity, for example.
Therefore, when you catch the H3N2 virus, the symptoms will be milder and recovery will be faster.
The best way to avoid it is to continue with the safety measures adopted during the pandemic, especially since we are still fighting against Covid-19.
Perhaps, if we were not taking these safety measures, the situation in Brazil regarding H3N2 could be worse, that is, more people would be infected.
Or on the contrary, if we had not relaxed security measures, perhaps the situation would be better.
Therefore, wear a mask in public places, avoid crowds, always use alcohol gel and maintain a minimum distance of 2 meters.
Oh! Don't forget to get your flu shot!
These measures are like our weapons of war, we cannot be careless, because we still have a war to fight and another is approaching.
So, take care of yourself, for yourself and for those around you!
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Reference: https://www.tuasaude.com /https://saude.abril.com.br
