Swine Flu

Swine Flu( Swine Influenza) is a disease in pigs. This is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by one of several A. affects about 1% to 4% of pigs receiving swine flu die for it. E 'spread among pigs through direct contact and indirect aerosol, and pigs that are infected but have no symptoms. In many parts of the world were vaccinated against swine fever, flu.

Increasingly they are swine flu H1N1 subtype of influenza. But they may come from other types, such as H1N2, H3N1 and H3N2.

The current epidemic of swine flu that has infected humans, H1N1-type - is not as bad as some others.
Avian influenza (bird flu), can also infect pigs

Avian influenza and human seasonal influenza virus can infect swine fever and influenza. H3N2 subtype of influenza virus virulence, is that they come from pigs - now infect humans.

E 'is for pigs infected more than one subtype of influenza virus at the same time. When this happens, the viral genes have to move. When a mixture of different subtypes of influenza, which can create a new virus that contains genes from different sources - virus reassortant.
Even if only more flu infected pigs, which can, and sometimes not jump species barrier and infect humans.
What is the risk to human health?

Outbreaks of human infection with a virus that came from pigs (swine flu), and it is sometimes reported. Symptoms usually will be similar to seasonal human flu - which can range from mild or no symptoms to severe pneumonia and potentially fatal.

Because the symptoms of swine flu-like symptoms that are similar to the typical seasonal human influenza and other respiratory tract infections, the detection of swine influenza in humans, often, and when it does, it's usually by accident, the control of seasonal influenza. If symptoms are mild, it is highly unlikely that the merger with the swine flu is - even if it's there. In other words, if doctors and specialists who are looking specifically for swine flu, is rarely detected. Because of this, I really do not know what the rate of infection in humans, it is true.
Notable examples of people infected by swine influenza

Since the introduction of the World Health Organization (WHO), Czechoslovakia (2005), in 2007 cases of swine flu in the United States and Spain.

In March / April 2009 human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) was reported first in California and Texas. Subsequently, other states reported cases. A large number of human cases over the same period has also been reported in Mexico - just to get to Mexico City, but now the different parts of the country. Most cases reported in Canada, Europe and New Zealand - particularly people who were in Mexico.
How does a person get the flu?

Contact with infected animals (most often)
Contact with infected persons (less common)
Where people are other people infected through close contact is needed with an infected person, and almost always in closed groups of people.
I eat pork and pig meat?

If the pig meat and pig food is handled properly the transfer of avian influenza in humans is not possible. Pork cooked to a temperature of 70 ° C (160f), kills viruses. So the answer is YES, pork meat and pork meat with high fat foods are safe to eat.
If pigs have been infected?

That infection with swine flu in pigs is not a disease at the international level, we can not be sure. Swine influenza infections in pigs is known to be endemic in the United States. Outbreaks have also occurred in other parts of North America, South America, Europe, Africa, China, Japan and other parts of Asia.
There is a risk of a pandemic?

People who are not in direct contact with pigs usually do not have immunity against swine flu viruses - are less likely to be able to prevent viral infection. When the virus attacks the very people in the area, the risk of pandemic influenza is much higher. Experts say that it is very difficult to predict the impact of an influenza pandemic caused by swine flu will have on the global human population. It depends on the virulence of the virus is that existing immunity in humans already exist, and various other factors.
We have a vaccine against swine influenza-specific?

No, no - for the people.
With the current flu vaccine in humans to prevent people from becoming infected with swine flu?

I do not know. Influenza virus is constantly adapting and changing. If the vaccine was administered, the current strain-specific to be effective. Who says it is necessary to access many viruses as possible in order to isolate the most suitable candidate vaccine.
What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans?

Are similar to ordinary flu, and include:
Body Pain
Chills
Cough
Diarrhea (uncommon)
Headache
Sore throat
Temperature (fever)
Fatigue (tiredness)
Vomiting (rare)
What medications are available?

There are about a few drugs that can be effectively treated with swine influenza infection in humans - and many types of human influenza. There are two main types:
adamantane (amantadine and rimantadine)
influenza neuraminidase inhibitors (oseltamivir and zanamivir)
Most people infected with swine influenza previously recovered completely without treatment.
What can I do to protect myself?

Wash your hands regularly with soap
Trying to stay healthy
Plenty of sleep
Do enough exercise
Try to control stress
Drink plenty of fluids
Balanced diet
Refrain from touching the surface that may have virus
People get close to the sick
Stay away from populated areas, where there is an outbreak of swine flu in your area
If I am attacked, how can I prevent other infections?

Limit contact with other people
Do not go to work or school
When you cough or sneeze, cover mouth with a handkerchief. If you do not have tissue, cover your mouth and nose.
Put used tissues in the basket
Wash hands and face regularly
Keep all surfaces that touch the net
Follow your doctor's instructions