Title:H3N2: A Perspective on Re-emergence of Influenza Pandemic
Volume: 5
Author(s): Shakti Rath*
Affiliation:
- Faculty of Dental Sciences and Nursing, Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Keywords:
Influenza, H3N2 virusHistory, Pandemic, Re-emergence, Novel strains, Infectious diseases.
Abstract: Annual seasonal influenza has been commonly experienced in most parts of the world since it was first introduced in 1968. The Influenza virus has
been evolving genetically with time, which makes an escape into the host cell easier. The H1N1 Influenza pandemic started in 1918; by 1957,
H1N1 was replaced by H2N2; following this, H3N2 emerged in 1968, replacing H2N2; in 2009, the H1N1 influenza re-emerged and lasted up to
2019. The increasing cases of the Influenza virus have consistently indicated a sudden re-emergence of a pandemic. To provide a perspective
overview of the re-emergence of the Influenza pandemic. With published literature from the past. All studies have been extracted from widely
referred databases, such as PubMed and Embase. This data has been extracted in a text file by running several strategic individual searches using
specific MeSH terms. In the contemporary world, influenza is still a constant threat. Because of the virus's fast mutation rate due to antigenic drift
and shift, increased international travel, and urbanization, it is crucial to have effective surveillance, early diagnosis, and quick reaction
mechanisms. Public health initiatives, antiviral medications, and vaccination efforts are essential for reducing the effects of seasonal epidemics and
possible pandemics. The resurgence of the influenza virus underscores the need for prioritizing readiness and teamwork. With the help of scientific
and technological developments and lessons learned from history, we can lessen the effects of future outbreaks. This finding opens up new avenues
for investigation and provides insight into the possibility of pandemic recurrence in the future.
