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H1N1 Cases Rise as Hyderabad Fever Hospital Sees 500 Daily
A hospital in Hyderabad is seeing many more people with fever and flu-like symptoms.
About 500 outpatients are visiting each day.
Some patients are being tested for H1N1, but not every fever is caused by this virus.
Rainy weather and crowded indoor places can help respiratory viruses spread.
Common symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, a blocked or runny nose, and tiredness.
Most healthy people get better with rest, fluids and suitable treatment.
Children with flu symptoms should stay home from school so they do not spread the illness.
People with breathing trouble, chest discomfort, or very high or lasting fever should see a doctor quickly.
Hyderabad’s Fever Hospital is receiving about 500 outpatients and 54 inpatients amid rising flu-like illness.
Doctors are using RT-PCR tests and influenza kits when symptoms and clinical assessments suggest H1N1.
Monsoon conditions, humidity, crowded places and poorly ventilated spaces may aid respiratory-virus transmission.
Doctors say most otherwise healthy people recover with rest, fluids and appropriate symptomatic treatment.
People should avoid self-medication, practise hygiene and seek care for breathing difficulty, persistent fever or worsening symptoms.
- Who
- Fever Hospital doctors, patients with flu-like symptoms, and people at higher risk such as young children, senior citizens, pregnant women and those with underlying conditions.
- What
- A rise in H1N1 cases and flu-like illnesses has increased outpatient visits, with testing and preventive advice being provided.
- Where
- Fever Hospital in Nallakunta, Hyderabad, with transmission concerns involving schools, offices, public transport and indoor spaces.
- When
- The increase is being reported during monsoon conditions; the hospital recorded 54 inpatients on Sunday.
- Why
- Monsoon weather, high humidity, changing weather, crowding and poor ventilation can support the spread of respiratory viruses.
Key facts
- Daily outpatients
- About 500 patients are visiting Fever Hospital each day.
- Inpatients
- The hospital reported 54 inpatients on Sunday.
- Testing
- Doctors are using RT-PCR tests, influenza kits and clinical assessment when appropriate.
- Common symptoms
- Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or blocked nose, body aches, weakness and fatigue.
- Children
- Children with flu symptoms should stay away from school to help prevent transmission.
- Urgent warning signs
- Persistent high fever, breathing difficulty, chest discomfort, worsening cough and severe weakness require prompt medical attention.
- Prevention
- Recommended measures include handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, masking while symptomatic and avoiding close contact when unwell.
Quotes
Dr Chaitanya Challa
Senior consultant in general medicine
“It is because of monsoon conditions. Not everyone with fever or respiratory symptoms needs to be tested for H1N1.”
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