SWINE FLU

WHAT IS SWINE FLU ?

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses (H1N1 subtype) that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but
human infections can and do happenSwine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and
not sustained beyond three people.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

The 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. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the
symptoms of seasonal flu in humans and may include:
􀀹 Fever (greater than 100°F or 37.8°C)
􀀹 Sore throat
􀀹 Cough
􀀹 Stuffy nose
􀀹 Chills
􀀹 Headache and body aches
􀀹 Fatigue

HOW DOES SWINE FLU SPREAD ?

Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be
happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses
are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or
sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may
become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and
then touching their mouth or nose.