In addition to the large increase in recorded Covid-19 cases in the United States in recent weeks, now Health authorities also confirmed the first human case of H1N2 swine flu infection.
According to news published by Euronews, according to information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The country’s first case of swine flu occurred in an 18-year-old from Michigan.
Fortunately, patients He did not require hospitalization and is receiving treatment at home and is making a satisfactory recovery.
As to how he contracted swine flu, preliminary investigations suggest that the young man Possibly exposed to the virus after attending a produce expo. Again, there is currently no evidence that it spreads from person to person.
Symptoms experienced by patients include: fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, shortness of breath, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness and lethargy. On July 29 last year, he went to the emergency room of the hospital for examination, and the result was positive for Influenza A (H1N2) virus. He received antiviral treatment for influenza, specifically the drug oseltamivir.
This is the first recorded swine flu infection in 2023. Since 2005, 512 cases of variant influenza A virus infection (all subtypes) have occurred in the United States, including 37 cases (human influenza A (H1N2) virus infection).
The swine flu virus circulates among pig herds around the world. Human infection may result from direct or indirect contact with pigs or contaminated environments. Significant antigenic and genetic differences may exist between seasonal influenza viruses that circulate in the global population and those that circulate normally in swine.
Nonseasonal or zoonotic influenza viruses that infect humans can cause a variety of illnesses ranging from mild conjunctivitis to severe pneumonia and possibly death. Generally, infection occurs through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.
In a statement, the World Health Organization said the case did not change its current recommendations on public health measures and seasonal influenza surveillance.But what they ask for is Avoid contact with sick or unexplained dead animals, including wild animals, and report deaths of wild birds and mammals, or contact local veterinary or wildlife authorities to ask for their removal.
The World Health Organization also advises travelers to countries with known outbreaks of animal influenza to avoid going to farms, touching animals in live markets, entering areas where they may be slaughtered, or touching any surfaces that may be contaminated with animal feces. Travelers should also wash their hands frequently with soap and water.
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