SWINE FLUE
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(H1N1)
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What is H1N1 virus?
influenza viruses.
It was detected for the first time in North America in April 2009, after which
it rapidly spread all around the world. In June 2009, the disease spread
across 74 countries and territories.
What are the causes?
As
per WHO, the H1N1 virus spreads just like other seasonal influenza viruses. It
spreads from exposure to an infected person. When an infected person coughs or
sneezes, he/she leaves behind infected droplets. Exposure to these infected droplets
can contaminate hands and surfaces.
What
are the symptoms of the virus?
The
symptoms of H1N1 are similar to season flu. The symptoms included cough, fever,
sore throat, runny nose, headache and body ache. In extreme cases, the patient
also feels chills and fatigue. The swine flu, like every other regular flu, can
develop into serious problems such as pneumonia, lung infection and other
breathing problems.
What are the preventive measures one can take?
According
to WHO, People are advised to seek medical care if they experience shortness of
breath. They should also consult a doctor if the fever continues for more than
three days. People should also wash their hands before consumption of food and
avoid exposure to sick patient. Flu vaccine which is used to protect against
seasonal flu disorders also protects against H1n1 virus strain.
What are the treatments available?
The same flu vaccine that protects against seasonal
flu also protects against the H1N1 swine flu strain. You can get it as a shot
or as a nasal spray. Either way, it “teaches” your immune system to attack the
real virus. A sick patient should take plenty of liquids intakes and take lot
of rest.
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