H3N2 Virus and Covid: According to doctors, if a person has cough-fever and cold problem for more than three days, then he should get the test of Covid done along with influenza.
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H3N2 and Covid: At this time, if you have cough, cold or fever, then you must be thinking that influenza is or Covid? Since the symptoms of both these viruses are almost the same. In such a situation, do not get confused about the treatment. According to doctors, both these viruses respiratory problems can cause. That’s why it is necessary to identify their symptoms on time and get them treated. H-3N2 And what is the difference between Kovid and how can they be identified. To know this, we have talked to experts.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) DelhiProfessor in the Department of Critical Care at Dr Yudhveer Singh It is said that both Kovid and influenza are infectious viruses, which spread from one person to another through coughing and sneezing. The symptoms of both are also almost the same, although the cough caused by Covid does not last long, but this time in influenza, cough is occurring for three weeks. Influenza can also cause severe headache and vomiting. This is rarely seen in Covid.
Which test should be done?
It is best that if a person has cough-fever and cold problem for more than three days, then he should get the test of Covid done along with influenza. RTPCR test will know whether there is covih or not. The test for influenza is also similar to that of Kovid. For this, samples are taken from the nose and throat. The report comes in 24 to 48 hours. If there is only influenza and there is no corona, then there is nothing to worry about, but if both the viruses occur together, then there is a risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. In such a situation, if the symptoms of flu persist for more than three days, then it is better to get tested for both the viruses.
What is the treatment of influenza
Dr. Singh says that influenza is treated through antibiotics. There is no prescribed treatment for this, medicines are given only on the basis of the symptoms of the patient. At present, the H-3N2 subtype of influenza is spreading. Its symptoms also persist for several days, although people do not need to panic. In some cases, this virus takes a serious form.
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