There are major cases of H1N1 flu strains across Southeast Asia, reports WHO. Three out of four people's influenza tests are positive, according to the data. In September, there is a spike in Influenza cases across Southeast Asia with positive rate of 22 percent.
Thailand and Bhutan have also seen an increase in H1N1 cases with 74 and 97 percent increase in Influenza cases. This is a seasonal strain; as per the Director of Max Hospital, Tickoo said that young kids, the elderly, and pregnant women are at higher risk of H1N1 infection. Early detection is important for proper antiviral treatment in high-risk patients with influenza cases.
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