Swine Flu: Causes, Symptoms And Prevention
Swine flu is a highly infectious disease of the respiratory system which is common among pigs
, thereby giving it the name Swine flu. The problem for us is that the flu does not remain confined to pigs alone and can be transmitted to humans. To add to our woes, swine flu is highly contagious due to which it can become pandemic in no time at all.
Causes of swine flu
Swine flu in humans is caused by the spread of H1N1 virus.People who stay in close contact with pigs wither due to professional requirements (working at animal farms, pig breeding farms, etc.) or by choice (have pigs as pets or touch and/or stroke them at petting fairs and zoos) can get infected by the swine flu virus.The strains of H1N1 virus can enter the body either by inhaling them directly or indirectly (touching surfaces and objects contaminated by the touch of a person carrying the H1N1 virus or droplet infection caused by inhaling the strains of the virus when an infected person sneezes or coughs).
Symptoms of swine flu
The symptoms of swine flu can take 3-5 days to appear completely, after inhaling the strains of H1N1 virus. The symptoms also show a marked variation in children and adults.
Swine flu symptoms in children
Sore throat
Uneasiness while drawing in breath
Color of skin changing to grayish blue
Lack of thirst
Nausea which might or might not be accompanied by vomiting
Diarrhea
Fainting or not getting up from sleep
Body ache, and general flu like symptoms
A fever which subsides initially but then reoccurs with severe respiratory problems
Swine flu symptoms in adults
Symptoms of swine flu in adults are less pronounced as compared to children though that should not be taken to mean that they can be taken lightly.
Sore throat
Breathlessness and difficulty in breathing
Uneasiness and pain in the chest and abdomen
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Body ache
Flu like symptoms and fever recurring after subsiding once with a very bad throat and complications of the respiratory tract.
How to prevent swine flu?
Since swine flu is a highly infectious disease, it is necessary to
prevent swine flu to keep the deadly virus at bay.Here is a list of some simple dos and donts which will help you prevent swine flu and keep yourself and others in the family safe:
Step # I: Segregate the person carrying the swine flu virus
Allot the person carrying the swine flu virus a separate area in the home which should, preferably, be well lit, well ventilated and have an attached wash room. As far as possible, try to keep the door to this room closed.
Ask the infected person to stay indoors and avoid venturing outside the home for fear of passing off the infection to others. Going out should be avoided till it is absolutely necessary to do so (like visiting the doctor).
Ask the infected person to wear a surgical mask when he is in the common area of the house to avoid droplet infection.
Step #II: Protecting others in the family from swine flu
Discourage visitors and ask them to inquire about the infected persons well-being over a phone call if they must do so.
Take special care to keep any pregnant women from coming in contact with a person carrying the swine flu virus because they are at a higher risk of getting infected.
Anyone who visits the room of the infected person must wash his hands with soap immediately even if he has not touched the patient because he might have touched objects which have been touched by the latter.
Step #III: Preventive measures for the caregiver
Try avoiding coming close to the infected persons face.
If a child in the family has been infected, hold him in a matter so that his chin rests on the shoulder to avoid face to face contact with him.
Wash the hands thoroughly very time after visiting the infected persons room or handling his laundry, clothing, etc.
Take preventive medicines if required after consulting your doctor to prevent swine flu infection.
Step #IV: Handling infected persons laundry, etc.
The caretaker has to exercise due caution while handling infected persons laundry and other waste to prevent swine flu infection from spreading.
by: Jitendra Kumar Singh
Real Estate And Beverage Sector Is Creating Demand For Glass In India Leather Gifts, Promotional T Shirts And Corporate Gifts An Ideal Way To Promote Your Brand Android Comes With Wider Applications And Best Features. Sneakers Make The Best Casual And Athletic Footwear! Fast And Trustworthy Ipad Application Development India Company Ibm Lenovo Laptops Review - Newest Notebook Computer Series, Background, Development, Strengths And Enjoy Your Summer With Gourmet Sandwiches And Salads! Indopac Summit Ways Beyond Strengths And Weaknesses Tirupati Online Booking: Enjoy Tirupati Darshan And Book Budgeted Tirupati Hotels Vein Treatment Houston: Offering A Wide Variety Of Clinics And Experts For Sclerotherapy Scope Of Institute Of Fashion Technology And Design The Difference Between Realtors And Real Estate Licensees Easy And Efficient Way To Recover Data From Formatted Partitions