Flu germs: How long can they live outside the body?
Flu germs are more resilient than you may think. Learn how to protect yourself.
Q: If someone has the flu or a cold and coughs into his hand, and then he touches a doorknob, how long can those germs live on that doorknob?
A: The length of time that cold or flu germs can survive outside the body on an environmental surface, such as a Read more
Swine flu
Swine flu — Comprehensive overview covers swine flu symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
Definition
Swine flu refers to a respiratory infection caused by influenza A viruses that ordinarily cause illness in pigs. Humans can catch swine flu from infected pigs, but pig-to-human transmission is unusual. Human-to-human transmission of true swine flu is also possible but infrequent.
The recent outbreak of what is being called swine flu involves a new H1N1 type A influenza strain that’s a genetic combination of swine, avian and human influenza viruses. It’s capable of spreading from human to human.
In June 2009, based on its wide spread to many nations, the World Health Organization declared the swine flu outbreak a global pandemic.
This new swine flu strain is being called by a number of names, including: swine-origin influenza A, swine influenza A (H1N1), influenza A/California/H1N1, swine origin influenza virus, North American flu and influenza A (H1N1).
The best approach you can take is to try to avoid infection. If you do develop symptoms of swine flu, seek prompt medical attention so that you have the best chance of antiviral drugs providing you with successful treatment.
Symptoms
The symptoms of swine flu in humans are similar to those of Read more
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