SWINE FLU

Swine Flu(Swine influenza virus (SIV) ) :

 Swine influenza virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide. Transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always lead to human influenza, often resulting only in the production of antibodies in the blood. If transmission does cause human influenza, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People with regular exposure to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection.

The meat of an infected animal poses no risk of infection when properly cooked.

 Symptoms of zoonotic swine flu in humans are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort.

Classification  of the  Swine flu Virus :

According to the research of these Virus they are classified as influenza A (being common in pigs)

Influenza C . Influenza B has not been reported in pigs.

The  subtype of influenza virus A and called as  H1N1 are endemic in humans and cause a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a large fraction of all seasonal influenza. H1N1 strains caused roughly half of all human flu infections in Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza).

In June 2009, World Health Organization declared that flu due to a new strain of swine-origin H1N1 was responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic. This strain is often called "swine flu" by the public media.

 The Symptoms of Swine Flu:

If anyone has these symptoms HIGH FEVER , BODY ACHES , CHILLS , COUGH, RUNNING NOISE FATIGUE,VOMITING,DIARREHA…There is a possibility that you are affected by Swine flu and consult the Physician.

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Transmission of H1N1:

•        People with regular exposure to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection.
•        The meat of an infected animal poses no risk of infection when properly cooked.

Prevention & Treatment:   

There are also everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like the flu.Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

•   Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

·       If you are sick with flu-like illness, recommendation is  that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.