Swine Influenza Virus
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Swine influenza is endemic in pigs
Electron microscope images of the reassorted H1N1 influenza virus photographed at he CDC influenza Laboratory. The viruses are 80-120 nanometers in diameter.
Wash Hands to prevent swine flu
Use masks
Swine influenza is an infection caused by swine influenza virus(SIV).swine influenza virus is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs.
The known swine influenza virus strains are influenza A and influenza B and Influenza C
Swine Flu Transmission and Causes
- 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.
Swine Flu Symptoms
- Systemic Fever
- Nasopharynz Runny nose , Sore throat
- Psychological Lethargy ,Lack of appetite
- Respiratory Coughing
- Gasstric Nausea ,Vomiting
- Intestinal Diarrhea
Swine Flu Prevention
- Influenza spreads between humans through coughing or sneezing and people touching something with virus on it
- Frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol based hand sanitizers
- Anyone with flu like symptoms such as a sudden fever,cough,sore throat,muscle pains and general discomfort should contact a doctor for advice.
- Using the masks prevent the virus spreading
- Proper cooking of meat
Swine Flu Treatments
Antivviral drugs Arbidol- adamantane derivatives (Amantadine,Rimantadine) neuraminidase inhibitors (Oseltamivir,Laninamivir,Peramivir,Zanaminvir)
Flu vaccines FluMist-Fluzone
