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7 Quick Facts About The SWINE FLUYou Need To Know

What Is Swine Flu?

A respiratory disease affecting pigs caused by

type A influenza virus.

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7 Quick Facts About The SWINE FLUYou Need To Know

What Is Swine Flu?

Outbreaks usually happens in late fall and winter

months.Coincides with flu

outbreaks in humans.1

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7 Quick Facts About The SWINE FLUYou Need To Know

Can It Affect Humans?

Rarely happens. However, sporadic cases

have happened.

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7 Quick Facts About The SWINE FLUYou Need To Know

Can It Affect Humans?

It usually happen to people

who have direct contact with pigs.

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7 Quick Facts About The SWINE FLUYou Need To Know

How Does It Spread To Humans?

Spreading happens when a person comes in direct

contact with infected pigs.

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7 Quick Facts About The SWINE FLUYou Need To Know

Will I Get Swine Flu

Through Eating Pork?

Presently no evidence to suggest it can be passed

to you from pork or pork products that have been

well cooked.

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What Are The Symptoms?

They are similar to regular influenza like; high fever, sore throat, chills, runny nose and

fatigue.

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How Can The Infections Be Diagnosed?

A respiratory specimen would be collected within

the first 4-5 days of infection.

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What Are The Medications Available?

Presently, the US CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) for

treatment and prevention.

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Disclaimer: This article does not dispense medical,

legal or professional advice, nor does it prescribe any treatment or strategy that should be tested

without the advice of a professional. Information presented

is for educational purposes only. You are responsible for your own actions should

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