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What is Hong Kong Flu as H3N2 virus hits Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh?

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A sudden increase in the number of patients infected with the Influenza Virus Subtype H3N2 has been reported. The virus famous as the fastest-spreading virus and making a lot of people very ill has hit India, especially UP, and Karnataka. A type of influenza A virus, the H3N2 virus is known for its fast-spreading qualities. The first human case of this sub-type of influenza A virus was discovered in 1968.