H3N2. The medical body said that the H3N2 has been in wide circulation for the past two-three months and is more fatal than other viruses.
According to Dr Arjun Dang, CEO, Dr Dangs Lab, H3N2 Influenza cases are being reported more in comparison to H1N1. The H3N2 causes more hospitalization and respiratory issues than its other subtypes.
In addition to this, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has issued a piece of cautionary advice against the H3N2 virus and directed doctors and pharmacists to avoid the prescription of antibiotics to H3N2 patients.
The IMA said, "Right now, people start taking antibiotics like Azithromycin and Amoxiclav, etc, that too without caring for done and frequency and stop it once start feeling better.