What is swine Flu ?

Swine flu is a viral infection caused by Influenza viruses. 

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How can you get infected with swine Flu ?

Swine flu is a viral infection caused by Influenza viruses.

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Till what time there is risk of getting swine flu infection after  contact with swine flu positive patient ?

Symptoms of swine flu develop 1-4 days after getting infected with swine flu virus.

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What are symptoms of swine flu ?

 

Symptoms of swine flu are similar to most of the flu infections:

• fever (100 F or greater),

• cough, sore throat

• nasal secretions, stuffy nose

• chills

• tiredness, 

• headache, bodyache

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For how long symptoms of swine flu persist ?

symptoms of flu usually persist for 3-7 days, more serious infection can last upto 10 days.

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For how long a patient of swine flu can infect others ? 

Infection from a swine flu patient can spread to others even before developing the symptoms of infection in him/her. Patient becomes contagious  one day before the development of symptoms to 5-7 day after symptoms develop, some may remain contagious for longer period of time.

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Can swine flu cause serious problems ?

Some people can become seriously ill if they’re infected with swine flu

• adults over age 65 and children under 5 years old

• adults and children who are on long-term aspirin  

• people with compromised immune systems 

• pregnant women

• people with chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, neuromuscular disease or asthma

 

How swine flu is diagnosed ?

Swine flu is a viral infection caused by Influenza viruses.

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How swine flu is treated ?

Antiviral medications, along with symptomatic medicines  are given for the treatment swine flu infection.

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How can i prevent swine flu infection ?

Vaccination is the best way to prevent or reduce the chances of becoming infected with influenza viruses.