Viral pneumonia, if neglected, may kill more patients than dengue fever
(WorldNews Pakistan)

Islamabad :Viral pneumonia may kill more patients than dengue fever in the winter season if the concerned government authorities and individuals do not give due attention to its prevention and control and it remains neglected like dengue fever this year. Most virulent strains of flu including subtypes of influenza A, H3N2, H1N1 and H1N9 along with influenza B have already been detected in a number of patients who had to undergo treatment in intensive care units of various hospitals both in public and private sectors in the federal capital. This year, the influenza outbreak seems to be hitting population earlier than expected. Intensive Care Physician at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences...