Chhattisgarh has reported a rise in H1N1 infections, with 344 total swine flu cases recorded so far. Raipur remains the worst affected district, while 122 patients are currently active cases across the state.

Swine flu cases are increasing rapidly in Chhattisgarh, with the state reporting 85 new H1N1 infections in the last two days. According to the latest health department data, the total number of confirmed cases has increased to 344, while 122 patients are currently under treatment.

The number of cases rose from 298 on September 8 to 344 in the September 9 health department update. Raipur has emerged as the most affected district, contributing nearly 42% of the total cases reported in the state.

Raipur records highest number of infections

Raipur reported the highest number of H1N1 patients, with cases increasing from 127 to 146 in one day. The district recorded 19 new infections in the latest update.

After Raipur, Durg and Bilaspur have reported the highest number of cases, with 41 patients each.

Other districts reporting cases include:

• Korba: 21 cases

• Mahasamund: 17 cases

• Raigarh: 13 cases

• Rajnandgaon: 8 cases

• Mungeli: 2 cases

39 new cases reported on September 9

The health department data showed that 39 new H1N1 cases were detected on September 9.

Among these, 19 cases were from Raipur, 10 from Mahasamund, 3 from Bilaspur, 2 from Korba, and one each from Durg, Raigarh, Mungeli, Rajnandgaon and Surguja.

A day earlier, on September 8, the state had recorded 46 new cases.

Active patients increase to 122

The number of active swine flu patients has also increased.

On September 8, Chhattisgarh had 113 active cases, including 81 patients admitted in hospitals and 32 under home isolation.

The latest figures show:

• Active patients: 122

• Hospitalised patients: 90

• Home isolation patients: 32

No deaths reported so far

According to available health department information, no deaths due to H1N1 infection have been reported in Chhattisgarh so far.

Health officials are monitoring infected patients and advising people to seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.

What are the symptoms of H1N1?

H1N1 influenza is a type of flu infection. Common symptoms include:

• Fever

• Cough

• Sore throat

• Body pain

• Weakness

Doctors advise that people experiencing continuous fever, breathing difficulty or severe weakness should avoid self-medication and consult a healthcare professional.

Health advisory issued

Doctors have advised people to avoid unnecessary visits to crowded places and follow precautions, especially during the infection surge.Raipur Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Mithilesh Choudhary advised people with cold, cough and fever symptoms to visit hospitals and take medicines only after medical consultation.The health department continues surveillance and treatment efforts across districts.