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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which state did the first death due to the seasonal viral ‘H3N2’ influenza virus occur in addition to Karnataka?
A
Haryana
B
Gujarat
C
Odisha
D
Goa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -BENGALURU: The union health ministry on Friday confirmed that India recorded the first two deaths caused due to the H3N2 Influenza virus: one from Karnataka and the other from Haryana. In Haryana’s Jind, a 56-year-old man, who was a cancer patient died on March 8.

Detailed explanation-2: -The H3N2 virus is a subtype of Influenza A. Patients infected by the virus have high fever, severe headache, body pain, sore throat, severe cough, cold and congestion in the lungs. Ten patients of H3N2 influenza virus have been detected in Haryana.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common symptoms include fever, headache, runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, stuffy nose, cold and cough with white-coloured phlegm.

Detailed explanation-4: -The H3N2 outbreak in India It said that younger children and elderly with comorbidities are the most vulnerable to seasonal influenza. The currently prevalent H3N2 infections are part of the annual viral cycles, said the statement.

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