Update on severe symptoms of influenza A and how to prevent it

The Ministry of Public Health reported that this year the number of influenza patients has doubled to 165,333 cumulative patients and 14 deaths, with the most cases found in 6 provinces: Phayao, Lamphun, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok. The strain most commonly detected was the A(H1N1) strain, causing many people to become more cautious as there is now more information about influenza, showing that it is a latent disease that can be life-threatening if not properly cared for and treated.

Influenza is caused by influenza viruses. Which come in 3 types: A, B, and C. Type A is the most dangerous because it can mutate and spread widely, making the virus hybrid and more virulent. Type A influenza viruses tend to spread during the rainy and winter seasons, and can be divided into 2 common subtypes: H1N1 and H3N2.

Influenza A symptoms

The symptoms of influenza A are not different from the common cold or flu, but are more severe and include:

• Have a fever of 38 degrees Celsius or higher
• Have a headache
• Chills, fatigue
• Runny nose, stuffy nose
• Sore throat, coughing
• Muscle aches and pains in the body, arms, legs, and all over the body
• In young children, symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and convulsions due to high fever.

Symptoms are most severe in เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย the first 3 days, after which symptoms will start to improve. It may take 10-14 days to recover completely, but for the elderly 65 years and older. It may take longer. There are serious complications, such as pneumonia, as well as complications from other systems that can lead to death.

Risk groups beware of life-threatening complications

Influenza A for the general population. Who are in good health will not cause serious symptoms that are life-threatening. However, for the following risk groups. It can cause serious complications that are dangerous and even fatal.

• Toddlers aged 6 months – 5 years
• Elderly people over 65 years old
• Pregnant women
• Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
• Immunocompromised patients
• People who weigh more than 100 kilograms
• Heart disease patients
• Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma
• Diabetic patients
• Kidney disease patients
• Patients with stroke or epilepsy
• People who are taking immunosuppressive drugs or steroids for autoimmune diseases
• Patients with cirrhosis