Influenza A subtype causing cough, fever; Avoid antibiotics: ICMR

New Delhi: #Experts at the #Indian Council of #Medical #Research (#ICMR) have said that #h3N2, a subtype of #influenza A, is the cause of persistent #cough and #fever in #India for two-three months.

#Scientists at #ICMR have released a list of do’s and don’ts to protect people from the #virus.
On the other hand, the #IndianMedicalAssociation (MIA) has cautioned against the excessive use of #antibiotics amid the increasing cases of cough, cold and nausea across the #country. The #IMA said the seasonal fever will last for five to seven days. The fever will subside in three days but the cough can continue for up to three weeks.