showing signs of getting 'mutated' into a more virulent form. Clinical
observation of experts in the State capital indicate that the genetic make
up of H1N1 virus has 'changed' and is now more 'potent' after coming into
contact with the local existing viral forms.
This is the 'second wave' of swine flu virus, coinciding with the rainy
season, which is still active. There is a possibility of onset of a third
and more virulent form in the upcoming winter season. The virus is getting
more 'time' to stay in the atmosphere because of low temperatures, experts
opine. A pattern, among the fatalities has been detected. "Patients are
dying within 24 to 48 hours after getting infected with H1N1. The virus is
not giving any chance to the doctors to treat the patient. That's why we
are losing patients who have good immunity," said Gandhi Hospital
Superintendent E.A. Ashok Kumar.
Between May and August, when H1N1 virus was 'imported' from other
countries, it did not cause severe illness to patients. "These days, the
patient's condition is deteriorating within 24 hours. There is a definite
shift in the genetic make up of the virus. It might have genetically
changed after coming into contact with local influenza virus,"
Superintendent of Chest Hospital S.V. Prasad.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/15/stories/2009091557570100.htm
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Rajesh
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