الخميس، 30 أبريل 2009

The swine flu ? and whey they came from

Question and answer to the swine flu by the British newspaper The Times.

The swine flu? And where they came from?

Is a respiratory infection caused by influenza type "A", and usually affects pigs but can be transmitted to humans. This new strain is likely to be formed when a Verosan influenza pigs older than the same pigs in Mexico, these viruses then exchanged genes to be a new strain.

Are face masks protect us from infection?

Possible, but the evidence on which it otherwise. Australian study has revealed that these masks can reduce the chances of infection, but if the six-appropriate manner and only a continuous basis. The British government has stockpiled 350 million workers the guise of health affairs, but there is no plans to distribute any of them to the general public.

What symptoms?

Swine flu symptoms are similar to those caused by seasonal influenza known. These include fever, cough and sore throat and body pains, headache, and he showed some fatigue. Some people get diarrhea and vomiting.

How do I know if I need to go to the doctor?

If I felt the previous symptoms you live in places where the confirmed cases of avian or swine recently traveled to Mexico, you must then request medical advice. What patients do not go to the doctors to reduce the risk of transmitting the disease to others. Instead, it should be Ilasmoa their homes and called in a doctor's advice.

Is it curable?

Possible use of influenza drugs such as Tamiflu or Relnez, and there is no medicine for the flu the oldest of these.

Is there a vaccine?

No. Strain has been isolated and now it will take three to six months for the production of a vaccine.

Why swine flu killed people in Mexico, while mild cases only in the United States?

Scientists certainly do not know why until now, but the most likely answer is that we have to discover the full extent of any outbreak. There is a possibility that the virus has circulated in Mexico for several weeks, but continued in disguise because it usually causes only minor symptoms. There may be hundreds of minor cases and deaths each occurred. Mexican outbreaks and may be simply more advanced than that in America.

Does this mean that we expect to see deaths in the United States and elsewhere as well?

Possible. There will be perhaps the most cases, but many of those who died in Mexico did not handle the speeds. And medical response will be faster and more effective in countries like America and Britain, and this certainly Senqd lives.

How to protect myself?

Take the normal precautions. Esther Attsp cough and tissue paper receipt immediately after, and wash your hands often. And adults that Ilasmoa their homes if they fall ill, and we must keep children at home and prevent them from going to school.

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