SWINE FLU ( also called as H1N1, hog flu, pig flu)

History of swine flu
Earlier the flu was found only in pigs. In 1918 researchers predicted that swine flu relate to human. Swine flu is respiratory disease which is normally found in pigs. In 1918 the swine flu started to transfer from pigs to humans.
1st mojor death by swine flu was the US army recruiter hospitalized due to fever than the next day he died. Even his 4 co workers hospatilized later.
However spreading of virus from swine to humans were not normal. The persons who were working with pig and who are exposed to pigs were affected by this virus.
From 1918 to date, only 13 cases have been reported that the flu has been transferred from swine to humans.

What is swine flu?
It is a respiratory disease normally found in swine and pigs. Later when it is been transferred from swine to humans it is called zoonatic swine flu.

Symptoms of swine flu.
Fever, sore throat, throat pain, headache, body ache, vomiting, cough & discomfort.

How does swine flu spreads in humans?
Swine flu spreads in humans by sneezing, breathing. Even the virus spreads when an infected person touches any thing & by touching an uninfected person. This virus may be alive upto 8 hrs. swine flu does not spread through food.

Precautions taken to prevent swine flu.
Stay far from an infected person about 3 to 4 mts. Washing hands with the soap. Should not touch nose, mouth, eyes with dirty hands.