First human infection with swine flu variant

British authorities are working to determine the origins of the first human case of the new swine flu. The next day (27th), the country’s Health and Safety Administration confirmed that someone was infected with influenza A H1N2v.

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The patient has recovered

• According to preliminary data, this infection is genetically unique.
• After developing two respiratory symptoms, the patient was tested for influenza on November 9.
• Genomic sequencing and PCR testing will then identify it as an H1N2v infection.
• No further details about the patient’s condition have been released, but it has been confirmed that his condition was mild and he has made a full recovery.
• Information from ScienceAlert.

Novel swine influenza virus

Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by the influenza A virus that often occurs in pigs. However, humans can also become infected.

We are working quickly to trace incoming contacts and reduce any potential spread. In accordance with established protocols, investigations are ongoing to find out how the person became infected and to assess whether there are more related cases.

Meera Chand, Incident Manager, UK Health and Safety Authority

Influenza viruses that usually circulate among animal groups such as birds, horses, or pigs and only occasionally infect humans are called variant influenza viruses. It is indicated by the lowercase v at the end of the descriptors for the proteins hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) of this isoform. by isso, H1N2v.

Human infections with influenza A subtypes H1N1v, H3N2v and H1N2v have been previously discovered, and the first human infection case was reported in the United States in August this year.

Embora, or H1N2v, has never infected humans in the UK, with health authorities stressing that 50 cases have been detected in other parts of the world since 2005. Experts say the virus generally does not have the ability to spread to other people. Infection occurs through direct or indirect contact with pigs.

HSE advises that anyone with respiratory symptoms should avoid or come into contact with others, especially those who are vulnerable or vulnerable due to existing medical conditions.

To limit the spread of influenza viruses between pigs and humans, it is recommended to wash hands before and after handling animals, not to eat or drink around animals, and to avoid contact with animals that show signs of illness.