General Science Current Affairs Analysis
significant rise in seasonal flu cases,
with Influenza B and H1N1 leading to upper respiratory infections characterized by prolonged symptoms and persistent high fevers
About H1N1 Virus
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses
People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen.
spread from person-to-person
First case in India: reported in May 2009
Transmission
person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza.
Symptoms:
fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Treatment:
no vaccine available
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