Volume : X, Issue : II, February - 2020

A study of H1N1 viral infection in and around Visakhapatnam

Dr. B. Manjula, Dr. M. Manjula, Dr. Sai Jyothirmai

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“Swine flu’’ is also called as “swine influenza” a novel H1N1 Swine origin influenza. It is an acute infection disease of the respiratory track. In India the novel H1N1 virus infection has been reported from all over the country. A total of 450 samples from clinically suspected persons have been tested for H1N1 infection. Among 450 samples, 77 (17%) were positive for novel H1N1 infection. Present study revealed, gender wise distribution of H1N1 infected patients were 41 cases (53.2%) were females and 36 (46.7%) were males. Age wise distribution revealed, 20 cases seen in age group 41–50 yrs, 16 cases were in 51–60yrs age group. In this study we recorded, highest number of cases (n=126) 28% were positive for H1N1 infection in the month of April as a seasonal variation. During outeaks of emerging infectious diseases accurate and rapid diagnosis is critical for minimizing further spread through timely implementation of appropriate vaccines and antiviral treatment. Since the symptoms of novel H1N1 influenza infection are not specific, laboratory confirmation of suspected cases is of prime importance.

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A STUDY OF H1N1 VIRAL INFECTION IN AND AROUND VISAKHAPATNAM, Dr. B. Manjula, Dr. M. Manjula, Dr. Sai Jyothirmai INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-2 | February-2020

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