H1N1 Influenza Type ABy: Logan Bergeron, and Keaton Boudreaux

Description and Origin The 2009 H1N1 influenza virus was first found in people, in the United States. This virus was originally referred to as the “Swine Flu” because lab testing showed that it is a gene segments were similar to influenza viruses that were recently identified in and known to circulate among pigs.

Mechanisms of Transmission

1.The Influenza virus may be transmitted amongst humans in three different ways:

a. by contact with infected people

b. by contact with a contaminated object

c. by inhaling of a virus in aerosols

Diagnosis

Swine flu is diagnosed clinically by the patient's history of communication with people that have the disease and their symptoms. Usually, a quick test is done to see if the patient has influenza A virus.

Signs and Symptoms

can cause neurologic symptoms in children

most deadly events are rare

headache, rashes, chills, and sore throat

similar symptoms to the flu virus

causes tiredness and fevers

Stages of the Disease or Infection

the symptoms that would make you go to the doctor is high fever, coughing, headaches, and high fevers

it takes a few days for the virus to develop in your body

if being treated well the virus can be gone in few days

Final ResultsThe 2009 H1N1 virus is contagious and is spreading from human to

human.

It is very rare to see someone with the H1N1 virus twice but people with weak immune systems have a small chance to get the virus.

the virus is not permanent it is a yearly virus

Management and Prevention

A Flu vaccine

Nasal spray

Avoid contact

Sneeze and cough safely

Research

Lab testing has found that the H1N1 influenza A virus is susceptible to the prescription antiviral drug zanamivir. Other antiviral tests are not recommended because of resistance to other influenza strains documented over the past few years. The usual vaccine for influenza administered at the beginning of the flu season is not very effective for this specific viral strain.

Effects on Society and CultureThe number of deaths caused by influenza varies in different ways each year. In a study of influenza seasons from 1976 to 1977 and 2006 to 2007. The number of influenza associated deaths from respiratory, ranged from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 40,000 with an average of 20,000 annual influenza associated deaths, per outbreak. People 65 or older are more likely to die from influenza.

Cross Species

can cross with others and infect different species

if crossed it can be deadly because it will be stronger and harder to get rid of

it will infect more people and spread rapidly

other organisms can get the virus such as animals

pigs are the most infected animal

Works Cited Page

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/information_h1n1_virus_qa.htm

http://www.medicinenet.com/swine_flu/page4.htm

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1807048-medication

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm

http://www.virology.ws/2009/04/29/influenza-virus-transmission/

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/flu.html