Monday, April 27, 2009

How to Prevent Flu Pigs




World dikejutkan attack new flu virus appears that the first time in Mexico. Mexico's health department says it has killed 86 people and attacked more than 1400 since 13 April.

The same virus also attacks the United States. U.S. Government announced that the virus has been found in New York, California, Texas, Kansas, and Ohio, but there are no reports about the victims of the soul. Meanwhile, Spain, New Zealand, Canada and to report suspected cases.

Are swine flu is and how to prevent? Following answers Disease Control Center of the United States or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Whether the pig flu?

Swine flu is a respiratory disease that attacks the pigs, the disease is usually not infectious in humans. When the pig is exposed to the disease, according to WHO data 1-4 percent died. Sometimes flu pigs also diidap human contact with pigs.

Why flu in pigs, such as Mexico can be shut off?

Swine flu that attack at this time with a different type of flu that normally exist in the human or pig. New type of flu is the genetic material of pigs, birds, and humans. According to the WHO's flu pigs do not like always, this new type can be spread between humans.

Are pigs carrying this virus?

Pigs can be as' blender bowl 'virus. Can not transmit bird flu to humans. While pigs have a vulnerable bird flu. Experts have long concerned that bird flu diidap pigs bermutasi directly in the body of swine virus into a more dangerous and can spread to other mammals, including humans. In the case of Mexico, one of the evidence may be real concerns.

Are swine flu virus can spread through the consumption of pork?

There is also, for the entrance to the pig cutting animals must be free from the flu. In addition, the concoction of meat will also kill the virus.

Is there a vaccine to prevent swine flu?

No, but the U.S. central disease prevention, CDC, are working to make swine flu vaccine.

How about the antivirus, if pigs can prevent the flu?

This type of flu appears to be sensitive to the antiviral such as Tamiflu and Relenza, but not sensitive to Amantadine, Symmetrel, Rimantadine, or Flumadine. In a normal flu conditions, if consumed 48 hours after the drug can alleviate pain.

How symptoms of swine flu?

Flu-like symptoms in general, ie, fever, tired, lose appetite, and cough. Some people mengelami slimy nose, sore throat, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What to do if experiencing symptoms of this?

Stay at home or school to avoid transmission to other people. Do not travel especially with the plane. Contact your doctor for a referral action, but do not visit clinics or hospitals that have not made preparations to treat flu patients and pigs.

How do I avoid the flu pigs?

Biasakan washing hands regularly, using soap. Wear masks when traveling in crowded areas to prevent spread of germs. (Source: vivanews)

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