Thursday, October, 29, 2009
What Are The Symtoms Of Swine Flu
April 24, 2009
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 strain combines genetic material from pigs, birds, and humans, and it is identical to a strain that sickened eight people in the California and Texas. In response to the outbreak, Mexico City closed schools--including universities--as well as museums, libraries, and state-run theaters across the city. They also urged people with flu symptoms to stay h...
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Expert & Community Posts
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? ...
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By John McManamy
,
Health Expert
Let's resume the conversation. In my last two shareposts, I referred to two individuals here,...
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By Eileen Bailey
,
Health Expert
...Most people wondering if they have the H1N1 swine flu will be diagnosed by their doctor, based...
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By James Thompson MD
,
Health Expert
The swine flu (H1N1 influenza virus) is still spreading, but there's no need to panic. This flu...
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By Kathi MacNaughton
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Health Expert
...asthma patients have been recommended to get annual flu shots in order to prevent the flu. As...
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Health Guide
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...
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Viral In
fluenzaIn
fluenza, commonly called the
flu, is always caused by a virus.In
fluenza, also known as the
flu, is caused by a virus.There are different strains of in
fluenza:In
fluenza A is the most...
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For mild in
fluenza, symptom relief is similar to that for colds. Vaccines are available to prevent in
fluenza (See section on Viral In
fluenza Vaccines).Two classes of antiviral agents have...
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...possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the In-Depth Report #94 Colds and in
fluenza.]Good Hygiene and Preventing TransmissionColds and
flus are spread primarily when...
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...between 10 - 15% of hospital-acquired pneumonias. It is the organism most often associated with viral in
fluenza, and can develop about five days after the onset of
flu symptoms. Pneumonia from S....
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