October 30th, 2009 | Comments Off
Swine Flu is caused by one of the hundreds of influenza viruses that exist in nature. At this time there is no cure for any form of influenza. It can be treated in a number of ways that may shorten the length of the illness or reduce its severity.
The primary medical treatment is the use of anti-viral medications. The drugs oseltamivir or zanamivir are normally prescribed in the United States. These drugs are better known under the trade names Tamiflu and Relenza.
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May 29th, 2009 | Comments Off
Why Worry About the Swine Flu?
Whatever the name, swine flu, H1N1 or novel H1N1, the illness that has been spreading globally is cause for concern and preparation. Novel H1N1, the name used by the United States Centers for Disease Control, has appeared in forty nations to date and new cases by the hundreds are being discovered daily.
A look at swine flu in humans
Humans and pigs share enough biological attributes that some diseases can move back and forth between the two different species. The swine flu, swine A)H1N1 is one such illness.
Influenza doesn’t bother pigs much. In humans, it can range from a mild though lengthy illness to one that can produce large numbers of fatalities. The current swine flu is a bit mysterious because it seems to do a little … Read entire article »
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Information About the Swine Flu or Novel H1N1
May 29th, 2009 | Comments Off
Why Worry About the Swine Flu? Whatever the name, swine flu, H1N1 or novel H1N1, the illness that has been spreading globally is cause for concern and preparation. Novel H1N1, the name used by the United States Centers for Disease Control, has appeared in forty nations to date and new cases by the hundreds are being discovered daily. A look at swine flu in humans Humans and pigs share enough biological attributes that some diseases can move back and forth between the two different species. The swine flu, swine A)H1N1 is one such illness. Influenza doesn’t bother pigs much. In humans, it can range from a mild though lengthy illness to one that can produce large numbers of fatalities. The current swine flu is a bit mysterious because it seems to do a little … Read entire article »
Filed under: Commentary, Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Politics, Swine Flu