Influenza A Indonesia: Causes & Prevention
- * Increasing Cases: Many people in indonesia are experiencing coughs, colds, and fever, with symptoms sometimes lasting longer than expected.
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* Increasing Cases: Many people in indonesia are experiencing coughs, colds, and fever, with symptoms sometimes lasting longer than expected.
* Cause: These symptoms are generally caused by the influenza A virus.Cases are increasing in Southeast Asia (including Indonesia) and West Africa.
* Subtypes: the dominant Influenza A subtype in Southeast Asia is H3N2, while other subtypes are prevalent in West, East, and Central Africa.
* Not Seasonal: The increase isn’t necessarily linked to seasonal changes. Global influenza activity is lower than the previous year except in these two regions.
* Tropical Pattern: Influenza spread in tropical regions like Southeast Asia and Africa is frequently enough erratic and not solely weather-dependent.
* H3N2 Suspect: The increase in Southeast Asia is suspected to be due to increased circulation of the Influenza A (H3N2) pathogen.
* High Positivity Rate: A positivity rate over 30% is considered very high, contributing to increased cases.
* Symptoms: Main symptoms include high fever (over 38.5°C), muscle/joint pain, cough, cold, and sore throat.Severe cases can cause shortness of breath.
* Prevention is Key: Taking preventative measures is crucial to avoid further increases in cases.