Thursday, April 30, 2009

Swine flu - no need to panic

Swine flu threatens to spread everywhere.  Are you likely to be affected by it? Are preventive measures available?  The following is a rundown you would find handy in respect of swine flu!


What is swine flu?


Swine flu is a group of influenza viruses that causes flu in pigs. Usually, an infection in humans is uncommon. The current swine flu which is infecting people is a new strain of influenza A/H1N1. It is not known how it developed. Its genetic makeup shows parts of human flu, avian (bird) flu and swine flu.


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