This 2009 swine flu may not be the prophesized pestilence which will bring on the end of time but it is raising global concerns and anxiety.
The scientific name of the influenza is SIV or "swine influenza virus". In the news the pig flu is sometimes called "the Mexican flu".
The virus that causes this pig flu is usually contagious only among the pig population but in rare cases or strains the pathogen uses the human population has a host. A diagnosis of the Mexican flu is given when a person presents themselves to a medical expert with symptoms common to any type of influenza. The medical professional then takes swabs of body fluids and sends it to a chemist to find the pathology or the cause of the sickness.
Those symptoms could include stiffness of joints, loss of consciousness, disorientation, votiming, loss of appetite, and more...
Early identification and treatment of the swine flu is a must since the worst case scenario is death.
The treatment is simple in that you need to keep hydrated with lots of liquid and you need to rest, not necessarily sleep, just rest and quiet down your body to allow the immune system to go into full response mode. You are likely to be prescribed some antiviral drugs. In the case of this strain of the Mexican flu pig virus we are hearing a lot of reports claiming that the use of Tamiflu which is sold under the generic name of oseltamivir. This is the same flu drug that made the headlines when the world was concentrated on the SARS outbreak. Other flu meds might include Relenza or Zanamivir.
These are usually most effective if given within 48 hours after a diagnosis has been made. However the same meds might be prescribed has a preventive course of action against the swine flu for those who are in close proximity to the strain.
Other prevention methods include wearing a face mask such as the 3M N95 masks and all of these
- cover mouth and nose when you sneeze
- throw tissues in separate bag than your normal waste bag
- wash hands thoroughly and often with disinfectant
- avoid contact with infected people whenever possible
- avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, ears if possible
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