Hyderabad witnesses spurt in seasonal flu, influenza infections

A significant flare-up of infections related to seasonal flu, influenza, viral infections is being reported by doctors, immunologists and public health specialists in Hyderabad.

The rise of infections in the last week or so could be a clear indication of an unknown infection of viral origin, which is



circulating among the community in Hyderabad, they point out.

There is a fear among caregivers that the present rise of viral infections in Hyderabad could end-up being a precursor for a significant wave of upper respiratory infections like severe pneumonia, wherein lungs get infected, in the coming days.