WHAT IS SWINE FLU AND THERE SYMPTOMS

The swine influenza (H1N1) virus that has infected humans in the U.S. and Mexico is a influenza A virus that has not previous been find out in North America. This virus is resistant to the antiviral medications amantadine and rimantadine (Flumadine), but is sensitive to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir . Investigations of the cases suggest that on-going human-to-human swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is occurs and medicalsmarttv
What are the symptoms of swine flu?

Although severe influenza-like illness (fever, cough or sore throat) has been report in many of cases, mild R,T ,I illness (nasal congestion, rhinorrhea) without fever and occasional chronic disease has been reported. Other symptoms reported with swine influenza A virus infection include vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, headache, chills, and dyspnea. Conjunctivitis is rare, but has been reported. Severe disease (pneumonia, respiratory failure) and fatal out comes have been reported with swine influenza A virus infection. The potential for exacerbation of underlying chronic medical conditions or invasive bacterial infection with swine influenza A virus infection should be considered.

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