Hyderabad: Three people have so far died of Swine flu in Hyderabad in the early hours of Wednesday. First two deaths were reported in the city’s Gandhi Hospital while the third one died while shifting to another hospital.
At least 8 others are said to be suffering from swine flu at the Hyderabad hospital. In this year, 53 cases have been reported and just in the last 10 days, about 10 cases have been reported.
The Centre for Disease Control, Atlanta, had warned that this season is going to be hectic and the virus could be more deadly. Dr Subhakar, a specialist in swine flu, says people should be more cautious, as low temperatures favour the virus by allowing it a longer stay in the atmosphere. Doctors recommend food at right time, balanced diet, enough sleep, lots of fluid and fruits.
Distribution of Oseltamivir, the antiviral medication which is used for treating swine flu cases has been marked in the nearby localities of the three deceased people. Over 3,900 people have died of the deadly virus since 2009 across Indian states including 157 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Authorities have said that the virus could have mutated and patients may not respond to anti-viral treatment as before. Doctors said that low temperature has played a pivotal role for the sudden rise in cases of swine flue. People should be more cautions and they should have proper balanced diet, enough sleep, lots of fluid and fruits.
Bureau Report
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