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My son is suffering from an H3N2 infection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 28 years old. He has suffered from fever, cough, runny nose, body aches, and diarrhea. His doctor diagnosed him with an H3N2 infection. How to take care of him? What are the other general measures to be taken to protect other family members from getting this infection? Do we hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you have mentioned, your son is showing typical symptoms related to H3N2, a type of influenza A. Usually, it lasts up to seven days and sometimes longer. Symptomatic treatment is required. He should get these investigations done, such as c... Read Full »
I had a fever, cough, and body pain. Is it an H3N2 infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a fever, persistent cough, headache, body pain, and runny nose for the past few days. Even after taking medications, I am not getting any relief. Do my symptoms indicate an H3N2 infection? If so, how to manage this condition? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It may be an H3N2 viral infection. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Take lukewarm water thrice daily. 2. Take steam inhalation thrice daily. 3. Do gargle with salt or turmeric pow... Read Full »
I have tested positive for H3N2 infection. How to recover?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. I have had a high fever, sore throat, body pain, cough, and vomiting for the last five days. I have tested positive for an H3N2 infection. So, how can I take care of myself? Do I need to isolate myself from my family members? How long would it take to recover fro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The symptoms of influenza infection usually last for a week. Since it has been five days, antiviral treatment is not necessary. The infective period lasts for several weeks in influenza infection. I suggest you take the medications mentioned ... Read Full »
How can I protect myself and my family from H3N2 infection?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old female. I am suffering from an H3N2 infection and have been admitted to the hospital. Will this infection spread to my family members as my kids are residing with me? How many days will be taken to get cured? Do we have any vaccination against this infection to protec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. The H3N2 influenza virus is a type of flu virus that can cause respiratory illness in humans. It is possible for the virus to spread from person to person through respiratory droplets when an infected person cough... Read Full »
Why is my 40-year-old son still suffering from H3N2 despite of taking medication?. Please help.
Query: Hello Doctor, My 40-year-old son has been experiencing symptoms of H3N2 infection for the past three days. Although his symptoms improve temporarily after taking medications, his fever remains high. Why do his symptoms reappear once the effects of the medications wear off? Could this indicate a wea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The recurrence of symptoms is not necessarily an indication of poor immunity but can be attributed to the incubation period of the infection. The H3N2 infection can persist in the body for around 7 to 10 days, lea... Read Full »