Influenza B virus.
Influenza B virus.
A recent Instagram post by leading television actress Debina Banerjee has raised concerns about the Influenza B virus. The actress has told about her condition on her social media handle. Please tell that she is married to Gurmeet Chowdhary, who works in the same industry. If reports are to be believed, both went to Sri Lanka for a holiday. After returning from her trip, Debina showed symptoms of cold, later after consulting a doctor, it was found that she had got Influenza B virus.
what is influenza b
Influenza B virus is an Orthomyxoviridae family of RNA viruses. It is a disease that causes flu-like symptoms in people. It can also indicate fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, and in rare cases, nausea and vomiting. Influenza B virus is less virulent than influenza A virus, yet it spreads more widely and can cause seasonal flu outbreaks. Indeed, the influenza B virus mutates frequently. New strains of the virus can emerge and cause pandemics. Vaccines are available to help prevent such infections. Antiviral drugs can be used to treat sick individuals.
Symptoms of Influenza B
Early detection of influenza B can help you get better treatment and help stop the spread of the virus. Fever and aches are among the most common symptoms of influenza B virus. Clinical signs typically include abdominal pain, cough, sneezing and runny nose, fatigue, body aches and muscle aches.
Influenza B prevention treatments
Once the disease is identified, medicines are available to treat this virus. This will help in preventing further spread of the virus. In this way, the risk of developing symptoms will be reduced. Follow healthy habits, such as washing hands with soap and water. Use a disinfectant to clean surfaces and objects like furniture and toys. Cover your mouth with tissue while coughing and sneezing. Do not touch your mouth, nose or eyes with unwashed hands. Exercise regularly.
