H1N1 influenza is a contagious acute respiratory disease caused by a virus. Spread of infection is through airborne route. The common symptoms consist of Fever, Cough, Cold, Sore throat, Body ache, Headache, Chills & Fatigue.
Testing facility is available at Kasturba Hospital, Haffkine Institute and SRL private lab.
Govt criteria for Treatment and investigation for H1N1 cases to be followed:
| Sr No | Cat | Chief Symptoms | Swab Collection | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | Mild Fever(<38 C),Cough, Throat irritation, body ache,headache,diarrhoea & vomiting | Not Recommended | No Oseltamivir Symptomatic t/t, Review after 24 hrs, |
| 2 | B | In addition to above symptoms Fever >38 C, severe sore throat, running nose | Swabs of selected patients belonging to high risk group | Home isolation Oseltamivir needed |
| 3 | A | In addition to above symptoms breathlessness, Chest pain, hemoptysis, hypotension, bluish discoloration of nails, and in children irritation & drowsiness. | Swabs of all patients | Oseltamivir and hospitalization |
