Q. With reference to H3N2 virus seen in the news recently, consider the following statements:
1.H3N2 is a subtype of virus belonging to Influenza B.
2.The symptoms of H3N2 are similar to that of any other flu.
3.Zanamivir drugs can be used to treat patients with H3N2 virus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Influenza viruses, which cause the infectious disease known as flu, are of four different types: A, B, C and D. Influenza A is further classified into different subtypes and one of them is H3N2.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. The symptoms of H3N2 are similar to that of any other flu. Zanamivir and oseltamivir drugs can be used to treat patients with H3N2 virus.

Source: ForumIAS