The United States has confirmed World Health Organizationd (World Health Organization) his First case of swine flu (H1N2) is circulating in humans this year. According to the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the infected individual, an 18-year-old from Michigan, has recovered without requiring hospitalization. .
Local public health officials investigating the case noted that the patient had contact with animals Agricultural Expo as a possible vector. Currently, there is no evidence of “sustained transmission” between humans.
Infected people begin to experience symptoms such as fever, cough, muscle pain, sore throat and headache, shortness of breath, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness and lethargy.that’s why he went Emergency situations On July 29, an upper respiratory sample was taken one day later and tested positive for influenza A virus. August 1, antiviral treatment.Since 2005, the United States has seen 512 infections Infection with influenza A variant virus, including 37 human cases.
WHO does not consider special controls necessary
The World Health Organization clarified in a statement that the case did not modify current recommendations on public health measures and seasonal influenza surveillance. That is, Special testing not recommended The situation of travelers at points of entry or restrictions related to the status of influenza virus at the human-animal interface.
In any case, it is recommended Avoid contact with sick or dead animals Unknown cause, including wildlife, and report the death of wild birds and mammals, or request removal by contacting local wildlife or veterinary authorities.
The World Health Organization advises travelers to countries with known outbreaks of animal influenza to avoid going to farms, touching animals at live animal markets, entering areas where animals may be slaughtered or touching any surfaces that may be contaminated with animal feces.arrive handwashing Use soap and water often.
This is how swine flu spreads and its symptoms
The A(H1N2) swine influenza virus circulates in swine populations in many parts of the world.Infection in humans is usually due to direct or indirect contact with pigs or contaminated environments. There may be antigenic and genetic differences between seasonal influenza viruses circulating in humans globally and those that typically affect swine.
Nonseasonal or zoonotic influenza viruses that infect humans can cause the following diseases: mild conjunctivitis until severe pneumonia and even death. These zoonotic influenza infections are usually acquired through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.
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