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Influenza on the rise: Experts

16 Jun 2022

Over 103 patients have been admitted to hospital and has been diagnosed with Influenza Type A or B, and the majority of the patients are females, says Provincial Director of Health Services Sabaragamuwa Province Dr Kapila Kannangara. He made this statement during a media brief today (16). "Over 103 patients have been admitted due to influenza and majority of the patients are females, and around 12 children have been admitted as well. 14 patients have also died due to the influenza developing and causing pneumonia, but all 14 deceased are above the age of 75 years," said Dr Kannangara. He further mentioned that there is no shortage of drugs to treat the patients who have been admitted and receiving treatment within a hospital setting. Meanwhile, Consultant Virologist at the Department of Virology, Medical Research Institute, stated that samples have been received from the patients who have been admitted in hospital and majority of the patients have been infected with the Influenza A type virus. "People who are generally healthy and with no underlying conditions do not face a greater risk. But, those with underlying health conditions, the elderly, pregnant and children below the age of 2 years are at a greater risk. For those who are healthy, the symptoms include a fever, cough, cold and a sore throat. For the immunocompromised, influenza can develop into pneumonia and face severe sickness," he concluded.

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