High fever, long-lasting cough: Delhi under the grip of H3N2 virus

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India is witnessing a bad bout of influenza, with patients showing high-grade fever and persistent cough lasting for about two weeks. Reports from various cities, especially the national capital region, show that the flu is aggressive and long-lasting with severe congestion.

According to experts, the cases pertain to the H3N2 variant of the Influenza A virus. According to data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), H3N2 has been widely circulated for the last two to three months.

"The typical symptoms include high-grade fever for two-three days, body ache and headache, throat irritation, and a majorly persistent cough lasting