H1N1 swine flu

 

Young children are more likely to
 be at higher risk

This blog was realized for students of English 3102. In which, Kiara, Eduardo, Gretchlie, Wilfredo, and Lyanne (members and contributors of the topic) sought in the different databases with the purpose to inform about the H1N1 Swine Flu.

Swine Flu is the common name given to a relatively new strain of influenza, that is an infection caused by a virus. Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by one of several swine influenza viruses. This can cause severe illness especially in patients who are very young, old or have some other medical condition as well. It is also referred to as H1N1 influenza.

Girl with H1N1 Swine Flu

The transmission of swine influenza viruses to humans is uncommon, but it can be transmitted to humans via contact with infected pigs or environments contaminated with swine influenza viruses. Once a human becomes infected, he or she can then spread the virus to other humans, presumably in the same way as seasonal influenza is spread. Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Pregnant women, younger children and people of any age are more likely to be at higher risk of more complicated or severe illness, and have required intensive care.

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TalkTalk. (n.d.). Pandemic flu - introduction. Retrieved from http://www.talktalk.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/conditions/article/pandemic-flu/introduction