Swine Flu Risk Of Infection For Arthritis
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:
fever
cough
sore throat
body aches
headache
chills
extreme fatigue
Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu.
Swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions. People taking immune-system suppressing medication or who have autoimmune disease and...
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