Recently you might have heard about Swine Flu which is causing worry in many countries like Mexico, Canada, United States, etc. This was something new for me when I heard first about the outbreak. I just did some research on this and got some information.
What is Swine Flu or Swine Influenza?
According to WikiPedia
Swine influenza (also swine flu) refers to influenza caused by any virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae, that is endemic to pig (swine) populations. Strains endemic in swine are called swine influenza virus (SIV), and all known strains of SIV are classified as Influenzavirus A (common) or Influenzavirus C (rare). Influenzavirus B has not been reported in swine. All three clades, Influenzavirus A, B, and C, are endemic in humans.
Signs / Symptoms for Swine Flu
- Influenza like symptoms like fever, cough, body ache, fatigue, soar throat
- Vomiting and diarrhea in some cases
Prevention of Swine Flu
- Standard personal precautions against influenza
- Frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers
- Avoid touching their mouth, nose or eyes with their hands unless they’ve washed their hands
- If people do cough, they should either cough into a tissue and throw it in the garbage immediately
Treatment for Swine Flu
Antibiotics like Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses.
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i dont think u should kill the pigs our any animal just because of the sickness thats very very wrong in my book im an animal lover and i think u need to stop killing animals please do all the animal lovers a favor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Swine Flue has spread across Asia also. I just hope everything gets under control soon..
Regards,
Brett
SWINE FLU IS VERY DANGEROUS.BUT PLEASE DONOT KILL ANIMALS FOR THAT.