The Swine Flu

GUIDENCE BYRUKKE MADAMThengade sir

What is the Swine Flu?A respiratory diseaseCaused by a strain of the influenza virus type AUsually infects pigsVirus is constantly changingDid not usually infect humans until new strain which recently developed

Images of the Virus

The New StrainCause is unknownCan spread through human to human contactCausing turmoil throughout the world

Is Eating Pork Safe?YesYou can still enjoy porkCooking pork to 160F kills the swine flu virus

Whos Most Likely to get the Swine Flu?ChildrenTeenagersPeople over the age of 50People with heart disease, lung disease or a weakened immune system

Symptoms

Exactly like the typical flu virusFeverChillsSore throatRunning noseCoughBody acheHeadacheNauseaVomitingDiarrhea

How Do I Know if I Have the Swine Flu?Very similar symptoms to the typical flu virusMakes identifying Swine Flu difficultDiagnosis:Respiratory specimen collected within the first 4-5 days of illnessSpecimen transported to a lab for testing

TreatmentAntiviral drugsAmitidineRimantadineOseltamivirZanamivir

Why is this New Strain So Dangerous?Recent strain of Swine Flu is resistant to Amitidine and RimantadineMakes treatment difficultIf left untreated, it can lead to death

PreventionAvoid contact with those infectedWash handsAvoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouthIf infected:Stay homeAvoid human contact with othersCover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

2009 Outbreak Confirmed cases in over 25 countriesOver 17,000 confirmed cases worldwideThousands more probable casesOver 100 confirmed deaths

Is this an Epidemic?Epidemic: Spreading rapidly and extensively by infection and affecting many individuals in an area or a population at the same time

Pandemic: epidemic over a large area

Is this an Epidemic or Pandemic? You be the call

Swine Flu in MexicoLargest number of casualties89 confirmed deathsOver 5,000 confirmed casesFirst reported illness from this new virus strain

Swine Flu in the USFirst reported in Southern CaliforniaNow spread to 47 states totalOver 10,000 confirmed infected16 confirmed deaths

Should we be concerned?YesAs each day goes by more and more people throughout our country and the world are contracting the Swine Flu

The FutureNow working on a vaccineIn both South Korea and the USWill most likely not be fully developed for years