The Indian Medical Association said that there has been a sudden increase in the number of patients with symptoms such as fever, cough, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, body aches and diarrhoea. “The infection usually lasts for five to seven days. The fever goes away following three days, but the cough lasts up to three weeks. According to information from the NCDC, most of these cases are caused by the H3N2 influenza virus.” IMA said.
However, the IMA advised doctors to minimize antibiotic treatment. The IMA has also directed the doctors to treat the symptoms only.
People are increasingly self-medicating with antibiotics. The IMA has warned of the problems this might cause. The IMA points out that this might lead to the problem of drug ineffectiveness in the future. The IMA also warned people not to buy antibiotics on their own under any circumstances.
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This is a common cold and cough that occurs from February to October. Infection is most common in people over 50 years of age and under 15 years of age. Respiratory problems are seen along with fever. This is due to air pollution.
“Many other antibiotics are being misused for certain conditions and resistance is developing among patients. For example, 70% of diarrhea cases are viral and do not require antibiotics, but are prescribed by doctors. Amoxicillin, norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, and levofloxacin are abused in this way.”
“Widespread use of azithromycin and ivermectin has already been seen during Covid, which has also led to resistance,” says the IMA.
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