UK confirms first human case of H1N2 swine flu

The UK Health and Safety Authority (UKHSA) reported on Monday that people had been infected with swine flu “over a period of time”. Routine surveillance procedures for influenza viruses”the person’s doctor tested positive while experiencing “respiratory symptoms.”

The note states, Individuals develop “mild illness” Agency says ‘full recovery’ from H1N2 swine flu subtype Effie. Since 2005, approximately 50 human cases caused by this strain have been reported worldwide. However, this will be the first case detected in the UK.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) website, infection with the virus Swine flu generally does not infect humansalthough there have been occasional reports of outbreaks in people who have direct contact with pigs.

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There are also some documented cases person-to-person transmission.In this sense, UKHSA says “The source of infection has not yet been determined.”

” and therefore “still under investigation.”

“We are working quickly to trace close contacts and mitigate any possible spread. In line with established protocols, investigations are ongoing to understand How individuals become infected and assessing whether there are more cases reads the note from Meera Chand, the agency’s incident director.

Likewise, their chief veterinarian Christine Middlemiss assured they were providing “Professional scientific and veterinary knowledge“To strengthen UKHSA’s investigation into the first case detected in the UK.

“Pig farmers must also If in any doubt, please inform your local veterinarian immediately

They have swine flu in their herds,” the expert added.