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NEWSBREAK
Swine influenza (also swine flu) refers to influenza caused by any strain of the influenza virus endemic in pigs (swine).
Strains endemic in swine are called swine influenza virus (SIV).
Swine flu is common in swine and rare in humans. People who work with swine, especially people with intense exposures, are at risk of
catching swine influenza if the swine carry a strain able to infect humans. However, these strains rarely are able to pass from human
to human. Rarely, SIV mutates into a form able to pass easily from human to human. The strain responsible for the 2009 swine flu outbreak
is believed to have undergone such a mutation.[1] This virus is named swine flu because one of its surface proteins is similar to viruses
that usually infects pigs, but this strain is spreading in people and it is unknown if it infects pigs.
In humans, the symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever,
sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort. The strain responsible for the 2009 swine flu
outbreak in most cases causes only mild symptoms and the infected person makes a full recovery without requiring medical attention and
without the use of antiviral medicines.[2]
Of the three genera of human flu, two are endemic also in swine: Influenzavirus A (common) and Influenzavirus C (rare).[3] Influenzavirus
B has not been reported in swine. Within Influenzavirus A and Influenzavirus C, the strains endemic to swine and humans are largely distinct.
Prevention of spread in humans
Recommendations to prevent spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes
frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public.[37] Vaccines
against the H1N1 strain in the 2009 human outbreak are being developed and could be ready as early as June 2009.[38]
Experts agree that hand-washing can help prevent viral infections, a surprisingly effective way to prevent all sorts of diseases, including
ordinary influenza and the new swine flu virus. Influenza can spread in coughs or sneezes, but an increasing body of evidence shows little
particles of virus can linger on tabletops, telephones and other surfaces and be transferred via the fingers to the mouth, nose or eyes.
Alcohol-based gel or foam hand sanitizers work well to destroy viruses and bacteria. Anyone with flu-like symptoms such as a sudden fever,
cough or muscle aches should stay away from work or public transportation and should see a doctor to be tested.
Social distancing is another tactic. It means staying away from other people who might be infected and can include avoiding large gatherings,
spreading out a little at work, or perhaps staying home and lying low if an infection is spreading in a community.
Workplace Supplies swine flu prevention products
- Bactol alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Dermalux Hand and Body Wash
- Viraclean Hospital Grade Disinfectant (Microbiologically tested to kill Influenza Virus)
- P2 Disposable Respirators with Valve
References
1 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/statements/2009/h1n1_20090427/en/index.html
2 http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/faq/en/index.html
3 Heinen PP (15 September 2003). "Swine influenza: a zoonosis". Veterinary Sciences Tomorrow. ISSN 1569-0830.
http://www.vetscite.org/publish/articles/000041/print.html. "Influenza B and C viruses are almost exclusively isolated from man,
although influenza C virus has also been isolated from pigs and influenza B has recently been isolated from seals.".
37 "CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu) Investigation". Cdc.gov. http://cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm.
Retrieved on 2009-04-27.
38 Lauren Petty (April 28, 2009). "Swine Flu Vaccine Could Be Ready in 6 Weeks". NBC Connecticut.
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/CT-Company-Making-Swine-Flu-Vaccine.html. Retrieved on April 28, 2009.
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