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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Signs Of Swine Flu

Swine flu goes person-to-pig; could it come back?

May 03, 2009
Researchers say that the H1NI (swine flu) virus has passed back to pigs from a farmworker, and the question is whether it will mutate and come back to humans. If it does, experts say it could change the virus--making it either more deadly or milder. Experts say it is impossible to predict how the virus will change, but they say that swine-to-human virus transmission has happened before, and they urge the public to be cautious but not panicked about the latest flu strain.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Here's what asthmatics need to know about swine flu
By Rick Frea , Health Expert

By now most of us know about the swine flu, but do we know what it is and how to prevent it? ... Read more »

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The Swine Flu in Children: When to Call Your Doctor
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...great deal of information circulating about Swine Flu this year and parents may be confused as... Read more »

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Swine flu (H1N1 influenza) and diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

The news reports about the H1N1 influenza pandemic (popularly known as "swine flu") keep coming,... Read more »

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It's Friday, "How you doin'?"
By Merely Me , Health Expert

Hi everyone!   Well the weekend is upon us already.  I was just thinking that when you suffer... Read more »

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Staying on Meds - Letting Your Psychiatrist Know Who's Boss
By John McManamy , Health Expert

Let's resume the conversation. In my last two shareposts, I referred to two individuals here,... Read more »

Health Guide

Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu
...also reported a runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.“Any individual exhibiting signs of swine flu should call his or her physician to discuss those symptoms. A doctor is best... Read more »
What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions
What is swine flu?As its name suggest, swine flu is a type of flu virus that usually only affects pigs. Four different swine flu strains commonly circulate among pigs, and the animals get sick but... Read more »
Symptoms of the Swine Flu, Swine Flu Treatment Information
Swine flu is caused by type A influenza (also known as H1N1). Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms include:fevercoughsore throatbody... Read more »
Immunizations: Viral Influenza
Viral InfluenzaInfluenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.There are different strains of influenza:Influenza A is the most... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Complications
...susceptible to infection. Some experts believe that the rhinovirus may play a more significant role than the flu in causing lower respiratory infections in such people.Aggravation of Asthma.... Read more »

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At least 20 people have died from an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, and hundreds of others have been made ill from the virus strain. The new flu... Read summary »

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Officials in Mexico have announced three more swine flu deaths, and the United States and Canada are reporting one more death each due to the virus.... Read summary »

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Officials say H1N1 flu threat is fading--for now
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The news has been dominated by the H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak, but the threat appears to be fading, experts say. But these same experts say the virus... Read summary »