04/25/2009 12:23:23 PM EST
Swine Flu
posted by shiva123
To all TYT members. There has been a recent outbreak of swine flu in Meixco and the U.S. Swine flu is like the regular flu for pigs and it was only thought that it could be spead through contacts with pigs.
However within recent weeks there has been a 1000 or more cases of a new strain of swine flu in Mexico. This new strain seems to be contagious and doesn't require contact with pigs.
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This new case is a never-before-seen mixture of viruses typical among pigs, birds and humans. The influenza A H1N1 virus contains DNA typical to avian, swine and human viruses, including elements from European and Asian swine viruses.
Although it's called swine flu, this new strain is not infecting pigs and has never been seen in pigs. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food; you cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products.
Symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of our regular flu: sudden onset of fever, coughing, aches and pains, and extreme fatigue. Swine flu appears to cause diarrhea and vomiting, symptoms that are not usually found in regular flu in adults.
However inflection can be slowed.The virus from the most recent U.S. swine flu cases appeared to be resistant to amantadine and rimantadine but were susceptible to zanamivir and oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
Also please wash your hands. Cover your mouths and avoid contact with sick ppl. Also if you have a normal cold virus it is HIGHLY recommended that you immediately go to the doctor. Especially in the areas of Texas, Colorado, NY, California and San Antonio where recent cases have popped up. People have died from this infection and TREATMENT IS MANDATORY.
Take care TYT ARMY and stay Healthy.