While the increase in upper respiratory infections in winter causes intensity in infectious diseases and pediatrics services, among the main reasons for this situation Influenza a The prevalence of the virus is remarkable. Analyzes performed in patients with symptoms applying to a private hospital in December and January with other circulating viruses Influenza A He revealed that the most dominant viral factor.
It covers almost 80 percent of cases
In 78.3 percent of the cases applied to the hospital with the complaint of upper respiratory tract infection, influenza A virus was detected. In addition to the influenza A virus, the respiratory synonymous virus (RSV) A and B in circulation is found at a total of 11.7 percent, while influenza B virus in 5 percent of the remaining samples leads to COVID-19 in 1.7 percent COVID-19 SARS-COV-2, 3.3 percent of co-infections caused by more than one viral factor were detected.
Assoc. Dr. Buket Baddal said, 60 60 out of a total of 138 clinical examples reaching our laboratory were positive and the positive rate of positivity was 43.5 percent. Among the positive examples, we have found that the most dominant factor is influenza A virus with a rate of 78.3 percent, ie 47 examples, ”.
Importance of PCR tests
In order to determine the agent in respiratory tract infections, it is important to analyze the samples of crawling from the mouth and nose from people with clinical symptoms such as fever, cough, nasal discharge, weakness, head, throat and joint pain with molecular PCR tests. Dr. Buket Baddal said, “The important thing is to determine the factors that lead to epidemic with the analysis of scientific data and the constant surveillance system,” he said.
Surveys system, that is, data collection, monitoring and evaluation, the epidemic will reach the highest level of the period can be foreseen, Assoc. Dr. Baddal, health services accordingly measures can be taken, he noted.
Insert a mask in crowded and indoor environments
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Assoc. Dr. Buket Baddal said, iz We can prevent contamination by wearing a mask in crowded and indoor environments. We should use masks in the society, especially if there are flu symptoms. However, in addition to the use of masks, hand hygiene is very important. We often wash our hands with soapy water ”.
Risk groups should be vaccinated
Assoc. Dr. Buket Baddal, especially by drawing attention to the importance of vaccination of risk groups, individuals over 65 years of age, chronic illness, children between 6 months and 2 years of age, diabetes, asthma, COPD and heart failure diseases such as, health workers, nursery and nursing home staff with influenza vaccine said it can be protected. Assoc. Stating that the vaccination process plays a critical role in preventing heavy flu cases, possible complications and death -related deaths in these groups. Dr. Baddal said that vaccination was usually done in September and October, but those who are not vaccinated could benefit from this opportunity until the end of March. (UAV)
What are the symptoms of influenza?
Frequent symptoms; Fever (38 – 41 ° C), headache, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, nasal discharge and muscle pain. Fever usually lasts 3-5 days. Although fatigue and fatigue can last longer, flu symptoms in healthy people last about a week.
Influenza a; It is usually a variety of influenza, which is more severe, can be commonly contaminated and requires treatment.