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'''Swine influenza''' (also known as '''swine flu''') is a [[respiratory disease]] caused by [[influenza]] viruses that infect the [[respiratory tract]] of pigs and result in a barking cough, decreased appetite, and nasal secretions. These viruses can also infect humans and other animals. | '''Swine influenza''' (also known as '''swine flu''') is a [[respiratory disease]] caused by [[influenza]] viruses that infect the [[respiratory tract]] of pigs and result in a barking cough, decreased appetite, and nasal secretions. These viruses can also infect humans and other animals. | ||
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| Synonyms | Swine flu, pig influenza, hog flu |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue |
| Complications | Pneumonia, respiratory failure, death |
| Onset | 1–4 days after exposure |
| Duration | 3–7 days, sometimes longer |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Influenza A virus subtypes H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2, H2N3 |
| Risks | Close contact with infected pigs or humans |
| Diagnosis | Viral culture, PCR, rapid influenza diagnostic tests |
| Differential diagnosis | N/A |
| Prevention | Influenza vaccination, hand washing, avoiding contact with infected individuals |
| Treatment | Antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir and zanamivir |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Occasional outbreaks in humans |
| Deaths | N/A |
Swine influenza (also known as swine flu) is a respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses that infect the respiratory tract of pigs and result in a barking cough, decreased appetite, and nasal secretions. These viruses can also infect humans and other animals.
Introduction[edit]
Swine influenza is common in pigs worldwide. Transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always lead to human flu, often resulting only in the production of antibodies in the blood. If transmission does cause human flu, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People with regular exposure to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, fatigue, lack of appetite, coughing and sore throat. Some people with swine flu have also reported vomiting and diarrhea.
Prevention[edit]
Prevention of swine influenza has three components: prevention in pigs, prevention of transmission to humans, and prevention of its spread among humans.
Treatment[edit]
Antiviral drugs for the flu can be given to reduce the severity and duration of the illness. There are four different antiviral drugs that are licensed for use in the US for the treatment of influenza: amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir.
