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Headline : Side effects of H3N2 virus: Does the infection lead to kidney problems?

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India is witnessing a fresh surge in H3N2 cases, with Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Delhi on high alert. While the majority of cases out of the total cases of H3N2 influenza identified in the country have been mild, the government has issued an advisory to take appropriate measures. As per reports, adults over the age of 65, children, and other immunocompromised people are more vulnerable to the infection. In fact, people with kidney patients are also at a higher risk, says an expert.

Healthshots asked Dr Saurabh Joshi, Senior Consultant and Head, Urology, Uro-oncology, and Kidney Transplant, Accord Hospital, Faridabad, Delhi NCR, to understand the link between kidney disease and the H3N2 virus.

H3N2 is a type of influenza virus that can cause severe respiratory illness, particularly in people who are immunocompromised or have underlying health conditions. While influenza is not typically known to have direct effects on the kidneys, complications from the virus can lead to acute kidney injury in some cases, says Dr Joshi.

For dialysis patients, who are already at an increased risk for influenza complications due to their weakened immune system and underlying health conditions, H3N2 infection can be particularly challenging. Dialysis patients require regular treatments to filter waste products from their blood since their kidneys donโ€™t functioning properly. If they contract influenza, their immune systems may not be able to fight off the virus effectively, leading to more severe illness and potentially life-threatening complications.

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