Swine Flu is a kind of influenza virus named H1N1. It was originally occurred only between pigs from the infected one to other pigs that it gets into contact with. However, somehow this virus was able to get itself transmitted to humans as well. It’s worth note-taking that this virus has already happened a long time ago, and there are also different types of Swine Flu such as H1N1, H2N2, H3N2 and H3N1.
- Why is it so feared right now?
The scientists are now afraid that this Swine Flu virus is able to infect from one human to another. Why? The case may be that a person who contains the virus got the common flu, so the Swine Flu virus can combine itself with the common flu virus and become a new and more dangerous virus which can be transmitted to another human body. If that’s the case, then there is no question why infected people are increasing remarkably. Moreover, it is founded out that this new virus has a combination of three distinct genes – human, bird and pig.
- What are the Swine Flu symptoms?
The symptoms of Swine Flu are quite similar to those of common flu, including headache, high body temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing or runny nose, etc.
I must say the answer is unknown yet, but now we have four antiviral drugs which may help make the disease milder. Those are
oseltamivir, zanamivir, amantadine and
rimantadine. However, it is said that these drugs must be taken immediately after the first sign disease to ensure its effects.
- What should we do to prevent ourselves from the virus?
Cleanliness is the most important we can do right now, and stay away from pigs if you can! Wash your hand often and go to the hospital as soon as the symptoms said above occurred to you in an unusual way.
It’s worth realizing that Swine Flu now reaches Level 5 of the six-level scale made out by World Health Organization (WHO). Be extra careful!
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