The largest swine flu (H1N1) virus outbreak in recent memory is affecting the nation's capital.  More than 54% of families in the Delhi-NCR region reported at least one member experiencing symptoms related to influenza A or swine flu, according to the most recent data. "54 percent of the houses in Delhi-NCR has at least one member with symptoms include headaches, persistent coughs, fatigue, mild fevers, and other respiratory issues."

People of all ages have been impacted by this abrupt increase in cases, which has led medical professionals to caution the public against discounting symptoms like fever and cough.  Dr. Rommel Tickoo, director of Internal Medicine at Max Super Speciality Hospital in delhi, told reporters that throughout the past month, there has been an increase in cases of influenza-like illnesses.  It's a nasty flu strain.  The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which infects the lungs and respiratory system, is combined with influenza A, B, H1N1, and H3N2.  In certain instances, tests cannot determine that the virus is influenza-like," he stated.
 
The most worrisome aspect of this outbreak, according to experts, is that the recovery time for these illnesses has gone beyond the usual 5-7 days, with many people reporting symptoms for as long as 10 days.
 
Delhi Flu Outbreak: Key Symptoms Patients Are Experiencing
Swine flu, or H1N1, is a subtype of influenza A, the virus that is generally considered to be the most contagious.  In 2009, the swine flu pandemic hit the planet, causing the first outbreak that rocked the globe.  Seasonal flu symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat, chills, body pains, and exhaustion.  Pneumonia and other respiratory issues may result from severe H1N1 cases.
 
Conversely, one of the main influenza virus types that contribute to seasonal epidemics is influenza B.  Even though it usually causes less severe infections than influenza A viruses, it can nevertheless cause serious sickness, especially in susceptible groups like small children and the elderly.
 
"Upper respiratory tract infections, high-grade fever across age groups, and cough and fatigue lasting a couple of weeks are common symptoms that patients have been complaining about," according to a source.

Who Is At Risk?
Doctors who are treating these patients have cautioned the media that the disease affects persons of all ages.  "Children, adolescents, adults, elderly, everyone is getting affected by the currently dominant strain of H1N1 virus".
 
Some people need oral steroids to control their symptoms, and many need nebulizers or inhalers for relief.  Although a strain mutation might be the reason, virologists' additional research is required to be certain.
 


 
 
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SIBY JEYYA

12/03/2025 09:09 AM