Hello India,
Awake and Aware... There is a flu spreading around the world similar to "bird flu" but could be worse than that.
What is Swine flu?
Swine influenza (also swine flu) refers to influenza caused by any strain of the influenza virus endemic in pigs (swine). Strains endemic in swine are called swine influenza virus (SIV).
Why it is called swine flu?
Swin meaning from wordweb - "Stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals" (Pig)
This virus is named swine flu because one of its surface proteins is similar to viruses that usually infect pigs, but this strain is spreading in people and it is unknown if it infects pigs.
How it is transmitting to humans?
In coughs or sneezes, but an increasing body of evidence shows little particles of virus can linger on tabletops, telephones and other surfaces and be transferred via the fingers to the mouth, nose or eyes.
washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public.
Symptoms
Sudden fever, cough or muscle aches
Treatment
The CDC recommends the use of Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses. The virus isolates that have been tested from the US and Mexico are however resistant to amantadine and rimantadine.] If a person gets sick, antiviral drugs can make the illness milder and make the patient feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).
Where the flu is now?
Confirmed cases followed by death Confirmed cases Unconfirmed or suspected cases
What you should do now?
Just pass this link, which have providing some basic awareness to your friends and community to take precaution to the flu.
Source: Wikipedia (link)
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