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TITLE:

OUTBREAK OF INFLUENZA VIRUS IN MULTAN

AUTHORS:

Dr Aiman Sattar, Dr Nida Maryam, Dr Javeria Kabir

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: Influenza is considered infectious illness and is caused by influenza virus. The disease is considered seasonal and mostly its outbreak is observed in winter. The influenza virus affects the respiratory system of the person. The common symptoms observed during disease are running nose, headache, body ache, sneezing and fever. Influenza is common in South Punjab Multan during winter season. The winter is very dry and foggy with little rain. The dry cold weather becomes the cause of influenza outbreak. Methods: The research study was in Nishter Hospital Multan from the Period of October 2018 to September 2019.The sample size of the patients was 600 and all patients came with the complain of respiratory problem. For study purpose the diagnostic tests were recommended and among them 250 patients were positive of strain A and strain B of influenza virus. Conclusion: It is recommended to get vaccinated before the start of winter so that the influenza outbreak may not affect the daily routine of the people. It helps to reduce the severity and no of attacks of influenza virus. The aim of the study is to analyze the outbreak causes and seasonality in Multan region and also to recommended ways to control the outbreak.

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