Pig flu (H1N1 flu) is what?

Updated on: 03.05.2009

Swine flu, Influenza A virus is the cause of the highly contagious acute respiratory disease in pigs is. Death rate% 1-4'tür. Cause epidemics among pigs. In many countries routinely vaccinate pigs are. Swine flu, H1N1 subtipidir generally. Sick pigs to people, but also to pass.

How will impact human health?

It is rarely found in human outbreaks. Usually symptoms are similar to seasonal flu. Light or heavy, such as tables can watch belirtisiz may also occur.

Where infection seen in humans?

Austria (1), Canada (34), Hong Kong (1), Denmark (1), France (1), Germany (4), Israel (2), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (4), Korea (1) , Spain (13), Switzerland (1) and England (13). In none of these countries has seen death. Infection in 397 people in Mexico was götülmüştür.16 death. 141 people in the United States götülmüştür infection, 1 death has occurred.

How are people infected?

Pigs have a close relationship with people has been infected, they were also infected people.

And pork products infected with food to?
No. Pork with food, does not spread to cook. The virus can not be done live. Does not spread by contact with raw meat.

Is the risk of global epidemic?

People could go to the people this is possible, a new virus is not immune. Vaccine development can take time.

Is there a vaccine?

No, not yet. Current vaccines do not protect.

Do you have drugs for treatment?

In 2 drug Relenza and Tamiflu have names.

How can I protect myself?

Stay away from people with flu-like symptoms to
To wash hands frequently
Adequate sleep, good overall body, such as feed and take steps to

If you have any of the patients at home;

Patients in the room to keep a separate person, it is not possible to stand 1 meter away
Close your mouth and nose and a mask to use
Wash hands frequently with disinfectants or alcohol to clean hands
Ventilate the room often
Around to keep clean
Health officials say to do

The country will travel to see the disease. What should I do?

Published by the World Health Organization, there are no travel restrictions. Be found in closed and crowded environment as possible, reduce the risk of infection. For all the diseases spread by respiratory as well as personal hygiene, especially hand washing soap is extremely important to implement measures. Go to the measures foreseen in the country to comply with the local authority, and when simple surgical masks to use in cases of disease will reduce the risk of infection. Flu symptoms are also seen to be admitted to the nearest health institution.

The country have traveled to see the disease. What should I do?

Within the last 2 weeks of the illness seen in the countries visited have found, and 38 º C, especially high fever, cough, sore throat, vucutta pain, fatigue / disappointment, headache, cold, vomiting and diarrhea, such as flu-like symptoms if you have the best of health organizations will need to apply . Swine flu or flu symptoms such only as a result of the disease occurs. Pneumonia, colds, bronchitis, such as through a number of other respiratory diseases may show similar symptoms. Of this case to distinguish it is necessary to consult the nearest health institution.

I plan to come to international travel, what should I do to protect them from disease?

Currently, World Health Organization officials, do not need to travel or trade restrictions are reported. General measures to be taken as personal hygiene, crowded and stuffy environments as possible to avoid measures that are sufficient for now.

The most effective prevention is hand washing. Your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with a single-use wipes off and then throw the tissue. Especially after a sneeze or a cough for a hand wash soap and water. Alcohol-based hand disinfectants are available. The disease mainly from people to people, sneeze, cough is thought to have infected patients, such as ways to avoid contact with people is an appropriate protection method. Eyes with dirty hands, touching your nose and mouth to your hands through the spread of this virus may cause. Eat plenty of food to liquid, Get well-fed, make sure to rest.
Do the test swine flu?
Yet the laboratuarlarımızda pig flu (H1N1) is not directly define a test. However, the health ministry has been received and the reference samples can be sent to the laboratories.