Swine Flu

The human respiratory infection caused by a particular influenza virus H1N1 strain — popularly known as swine flu . It was first recognized in spring 2009. A few months after the first swine flu cases were reported, rates of confirmed H1N1-related illness and were increasing in much of the world till now.

Causes of Swine Flu

Swine flu is contagious, and it spreads in the same way as the seasonal flu. When people who have it cough or sneeze, they spray tiny drops of the virus into the air. If you come in contact with these drops or touch a surface (such as a doorknob or sink) that an infected person has recently touched, you can catch H1N1 swine flu.

You can't catch swine flu from eating bacon, ham, or any other pork product.

Swine Flu Symptoms

People who have swine flu can be contagious one day before they have any symptoms, and as many as 7 days after they get sick. Kids can be contagious for as long as 10 days.

Most Symptoms are the same as seasonal flu. 

They can include:

• Cough

• Fever

• Sore throat

• Stuffy or runny nose

• Body aches

• Headache

• Chills

• Fatigue

Like seasonal flu, swine flu can lead to more serious complications, including pneumonia and respiratory failure. And it can make conditions like diabetes or asthma worse. If you have symptoms like shortness of breath, severe vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, or confusion, call your doctor.

Remedies for Swine Flu