UK confirms first human case of swine flu

The UK Health and Safety Authority (UKHSA) reported today (November 7) that the first case of Swine flu in a person.

Infection is detected In the “routine monitoring process” Virus The UK Health Safety Authority explained in a statement on Monday that a positive test carried out by the patient’s doctor while he was experiencing “respiratory symptoms” showed that the patient had influenza.

The announcement noted that the man had “mild illness” and that he had “fully recovered” from the subtype. swine flu virus (or swine flu) H1N2.

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How can you get swine flu?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) on your website, viruses Swine flugenerally does not infect humans, although it has been occasionally reported. bean sprouts

among those in direct contact pig.

There are also some documented cases spread between people.

To that extent, UKHSA said “the source of infection has not been identified” and therefore the person “remains under investigation”.

We are working quickly to trace close contacts and reduce any potential spread.

“In accordance with established protocols, investigations are conducted to understand how individuals obtained Infect and assess whether there are additional related cases,” according to a note from the agency’s incident director. Meera Chand

.

Likewise, her chief veterinarian, Christine Middlemisspledged to provide “expert scientific and veterinary knowledge” to strengthen UKHSA’s investigation into the first case detected in the UK.

Pig farmers should also immediately report any suspected swine flu in their herds to their local veterinarian.

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According to information from EFE