Karachi, Dec. 12 -- Karachi is witnessing a rise in influenza cases, driven by the H3N2 strain, following an earlier outbreak of H1N1, The Express Tribune reported on Friday.

According to The Express Tribune, children, the elderly, and pregnant women are among the most affected, with hospitals reporting an increase in patients presenting with fever, cough, cold, body aches, and fatigue.

As per Dr Halar Sheikh of Jinnah Hospital Karachi, influenza symptoms include cold, fever, sore throat, cough, fatigue, and headache, noting that the H3N2 strain often causes a longer-lasting cold and sore throat.

This year, cases have been reported more frequently than in previous years. In severe cases, coughing may persist for up to two weeks, and pn...