The world frightened by the appearance of Swine Flu
What is swine flu?
What we know today as swine flu is a subtype of the virus N1H1 virus from influenza A that only attacked the pigs, but now thanks to genetic modification of it, also affects people. This new virus was named SSA, which combines genetic material from flu, swine, avian and human.
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Symptoms of SSA (Swine Flu).
It presents the same symptoms as a common cold:
- Sore throat
- Muscle aches
- Sneezing
- High fever (above 39 degrees)
- Cough
The only difference in symptoms is that this flu (SSA) in just 2 or 3 days, it becomes something more serious disease leading to pneumonia.
Data on the birthplace of the disease, Mexico.
Federal District is in health scare, has been the center of the pandemic, which were present most fatal cases of the virus.
Mexico has closed schools, banks, museums and even sporting events have been suspended.
People try to stay away from public places, plazas, malls, etc.. for fear of contagion. Masks with which all along the streets in this city (used throughout the world for prevention), are exhausted.
The Health Secretary Jose Cordova Villalobos confirms the seriousness of swine flu in the country, and the current number of 149 possible deaths from the virus.
Alert outbreak of the epidemic in the U.S.
Swine flu also has been present in Europe
The first European case of swine flu was detected on Monday in Spain.
There are 32 suspected cases and all people who recently returned from a trip to Mexico.
The position of some countries.
Chile has enacted health barriers to travelers from Mexico and the U.S. to prevent this epidemic from spreading, making travelers mainly those having any symptoms, are undergoing medical evaluation at the International Airport.
Spain donates one million Euros to Mexico to combat and prevent this virus with pandemic level.
Prevention of influenza
- Handwashing
- Avoid contact with respiratory problems people com
- Isolation of patients
- Vaccination
Swine Flu is a respiratory virus, it is important to prevent because this virus (swine flu) has TREATMENT.
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WHO will gather in emergency meetings and assess Swine Flu a global alert for the 800 suspicious deaths that leads to his credit.
