In Italy, the first admission of a patient with the so-called was recorded “australian flu”for which the H3N2 virus is responsible.

It is a 76-year-old man who was admitted to San Martino Hospital Genoa.

According to Matteo Bassetti, director of the San Martino Hospital’s Infectious Diseases Clinic, “the patient presented with neurological complications,” as “he was unable to recognize even his wife.”

At the same time, for several days he lost the sense of taste. “With the “good morning”, we understood that this winter season, as far as the flu is concerned, will not be easy” added the Italian scientist.

This year’s first case of influenza in Italy was recorded on October 11, but it was not deemed necessary to admit the patient to the hospital.

According to the data so far, Mr H3N2 virus causes a fever higher than 38 degrees, respiratory symptoms, runny nose, muscle aches and eye irritation.

In rare cases, neurological problems may also occur.

“I call on citizens to get vaccinated so that hospitals are not again under a lot of pressure, which would cause problems for doctors, nurses and of course for patients,” emphasized Matteo Bassetti.