Although swine flu doesnt typically affect humans, there was a global outbreak in 2009 to 2010the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years. For current, updated information on seasonal flu, including information about h1n1, see the cdc seasonal flu website. It describes ways to help control the spread of influenza flu within our homes and keep ourselves and those around us as healthy as possible. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in. Swine flu in humans centers for disease control and. The h1n1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide. The center for disease control cdc reports that h1n1 is contagious and is spreading from human to human. It originated in pigs but is spread primarily from person. For more recent, detailed information on the occurrence of this disease worldwide, see the oie world. Flu vaccination has been shown to prevent flu illnesses, doctors visits and hospitalizations and can be lifesaving in children 20182019 u. At this time, state and local public health officials have advised that students canand should continue to come to school, as long as they are not sick and do not have flu symptoms.
A study of the swine flu h1n1 epidemic among health care. Swine influenza is an acute respiratory disease caused by influenza a viruses that circulate among. When influenza flu viruses that normally circulate in pigs are detected in people, they are called variant flu viruses and are designated with the letter v, such as h1n1v and h3n2v. The center for disease control cdc reports that h1n1 is contagious and is. Swine flu h1n1 flu symptoms and causes mayo clinic. Keep up to date with the latest information on swine flu and follow public health advice and instructions. The virus is a reassortant a mix of genes from swine, bird, and human flu vir uses. Influenza viruses that commonly circulate in swine are called swine influenza viruses or swine flu viruses. Call the swine flu information line on 0800 1 5 5 to hear the latest advice. Other actions you can take in case swine flu becomes more widespread. Its called swine flu because in the past, the people who caught it had direct contact with pigs. Dec 22, 2009 the h1n1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide.
H1n1 flu swine flu information for parent is it safe for my child to go to school. Now, researchers understand that were dealing with a completely new monster of a virus, and historic instances of pandemic flu loom large in public health officials minds. H1n1 influenza or swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs caused by type a influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Between the spring of 2009 and the spring of 2010, the virus infected as many as 1. Clinical management of human infection with pandemic h1n1 2009. With seasonal flu, we know that seasons vary in terms of timing, duration, and severity. Swine influenza simple english wikipedia, the free. Transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always lead to human flu, often resulting only in the production of antibodies in the blood.
Who case definitions for human infections with swine influenza. The 2009 flu pandemic in the united states was a novel strain of the influenza ah1n1 virus, commonly referred to as swine flu, that was first detected on 15 april 2009. Swine flu is caused by a strain of influenza virus that usually only infects pigs. Swine flu information free download as powerpoint presentation. Variant flu virus infections in people occur rarely. Swine influenza virus is a virus that is common in pigs. When the first cases of a mysterious flu came to light in 2009, the disease was dubbed swine flu. While swine flu viruses normally do not infect humans, occasional infections of humans do occur. The swine flu viruses that infect pigs can change, easily transmitting the virus to humans.
Call 0800 1 5 5 to hear the latest information on swine flu. Less often, someone infected with swine flu passes the infection to others. Monitor the postings on the cdc web site and that of your local and state. Find information on coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. Flu virus a person becomes infected when virus enters through the eyes, noseor mouth infected pig. The outbreak of human infection due to the novel swine origin influenza a h1n1 virus began in mexico in march 2009. May 1, 2009 washington state university is closely monitoring the current influenza outbreak and is preparing for an emergency response should it be. Information and communication channels article pdf available december 2009 with 248 reads how we measure reads. However, the disease has also spread from one person to another. The best treatment for influenza infections in humans is prevention by vaccination. Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine each year. Swine influenza swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type a influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. The symptoms observed in patients suffering from swine flu are more or less similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza. It is often confused with other illnesses, especially the common cold.
Some patients also have reported runny nose, sore throat, severe body pain, abdominal pain with or without nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Although swine flu doesnt typically affect humans, there was a global outbreak in 2009 to 2010the first flu pandemic in more. Cdc recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment andor prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses. Pigs experimentally infected with pandemic 2009 h1n1 influenza a. Swine flu information news san benito county office of. The 2009 h1n1 influenza virus previously called swine flu is a new strain of influenza virus. Swine influenza virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide.
The cdc will track cases by the week and not as a total for the state of tn. Information about swine influenza viruses in asia is limited, especially. New research details spread of swine flu virus fogarty. A novel influenza a h1n1 virus of swine origin emerged among people in mexico. It is very contagious and has spread to many areas of the united states and other countries resulting in a pandemic. Until recently, no human cases had been detected in the uk.
Mar 18, 2020 its been a little over a decade since the world experienced its last pandemic, the 2009 h1n1 swine flu. It is very contagious and has spread to many areas of the united states and other countries resulting in a. Unlike typhus, which can be transmitted by lice or ticks, transmission usually occurs from person to person, not. Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type a influenza viruses that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza in pigs.
At this time, state and local public health officials have advised that students canand should continue to come to school. In the spring of 2009, scientists recognized a particular strain of flu virus known as h1n1. Compiled by disaster information management research center, nlm, nih. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. In pigs, a swine influenza infection produces fever, lethargy, sneezing, coughing, difficulty breathing and decreased appetite. Apr 10, 2012 like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions. H1n1 outbreaks should carefully follow guidelines for appropriate. As an additional precaution, we are asking you to help protect yourself and others from acquiring this illness. Although mortality is usually low around 14%, the virus can produce weight loss and poor growth, causing economic loss to farmers. Standardized and coordinated international information sharing is. July 24, 2009 h1n1 influenza update 3,404 confirmed and probable cases, 17 deaths in illinois en espanol state and national links ready. These are fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Swine influenza also called as swine flu, hog flu, and pig flu that refers to.
Now, researchers understand that were dealing with a completely new monster of a virus, and historic. If transmission does cause human flu, it is called zoonotic swine flu. Health information resources for the 2009 swine flu h1n1 influenza outbreak. Department of veterans affairs va for veterans, their families, friends, volunteers, and employees.
This fact sheet has information about flu viruses in pigs and variant flu viruses in people. Ministry of health and family welfare, government of india. A respiratory illness of pigs caused by infection with swine influenza a virus siv. Technically, the term swine flu refers to influenza in pigs. Swine influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of pigs. Swine flu is the name for the influenza type a virus that affects pigs swine. Swine flu clinical management protocol and infection. Facts and information on swine flu,prevent swine flu,cdc h1n1,symptoms and info about swine flu. Swine influenza virus is sometimes called siv or swine flu.
Facts and information on swine flu,prevent swine flu,cdc. Pdf swine flu, also called hog or pig flu, is an infection caused by any one of the several types of swine influenza virus siv which is. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. Peramivir the fda has given emergency use authorization eua status to using peramivir in iv form for use in certain patientssettings for treatment of 2009 h1n1 influenza. Human cases of swine influenza a virus infection occur in individuals who have had a history of recent direct contact with pigs or close within 6 feet.
Seasonal influenza can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. If you have taken these steps and are still concerned, call your gp. Swine influenza simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Use proper ventilation systems in all swine facilities. Causes, symptoms, and treatment medical news today. The best way to help keep your swine from getting sick, or reduce the severity of illness if they do, is to use the following management strategies.
Normally, it only infects people who have been in close contact with pigs. Swine flu, respiratory tract infection, h1n1 virus. Resources from the national library of medicine drug information portal gateway to selected drug information from the national library of medicine. Influenza, also called the flu, is a viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs.
The virus detected in this outbreak is an h1n1 strain of. There are two different brands of vaccine pandemrix and. What you can do to protect yourself and others against flu. Swine flu is a disease of pigs that can, in rare cases, be passed to humans. It was caused by a thennew flu virus known as h1n1, an influenza virus thats a combination of swine, avian bird, and. Clinical management of human infection with pandemic. What the uk governments have done to prepare for a wider outbreak of flu. The swine flu information line on 0800 1 5 5 will be updated regularly. Between 2005 until january 2009, 12 human cases of swine flu were detected in the u. How to help control the spread of flu public health. Pdf swine flu, also called hog or pig flu, is an infection caused by any one of the several types of swine influenza virus.
Get the facts on swine flu swine influenza a h1n1 virus history. Definition of swine flu health and medical information. Swine flu is a disease caused by the influenza virus swine influenza a h1n1. This articles factual accuracy may be compromised due to outofdate information. It is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by one of many influenza a viruses. That changed several years ago, when a new virus emerged that.
Clinical management of human infection with pandemic h1n1. Swine flu, also known as the h1n1 virus, is a relatively new strain of an influenza virus that causes symptoms similar to the regular flu. Swine influenza virus is sometimes called siv or swine flu swine flu is common in pigs. Get the facts on swine flu swine influenza a h1n1 virus history, symptoms, how this contagious infection is transmitted, prevention with a vaccine, diagnosis, treatment, news, and research. It is believed that the h1n1 flu spreads the same way that seasonal flu does. Swine influenza the center for food security and public health. This virus normally causes respiratory disease in pigs. For more information, call the special media telephone line. Because clinical symptoms of infection with the novel influenza virus do not differ from those of seasonal human influenza, there is a continued need for subtyping and laboratory confirmation. Swine flu symptoms, vaccination, treatment, causes. Jan 10, 2019 technically, the term swine flu refers to influenza in pigs. Occasionally, pigs transmit influenza viruses to people, mainly to hog farmers and veterinarians.
Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. The 2009 flu pandemic in the united states was a novel strain of the influenza ah1n1 virus, commonly referred to as swine flu, that began in the spring of 2009. The english language content on this website is being archived for historic and reference purposes only. Aug 23, 2010 these included information about the symptoms of swine flu, how to protect oneself from contracting the disease, what to do if symptoms developed, information about the impact of the disease on daily life, likely future reactions by public health officials and contact details for the health services. Swine flu, also called hog or pig flu, is an infection caused by any one of the several types of swine influenza virus siv which is common throughout pig population world wide. May 1, 2009 washington state university is closely monitoring the current influenza outbreak and is preparing for an emergency response should it be necessary. Swine influenza swine flu fact sheet what is swine flu. This type of influenza virus can also infect humans and birds.
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