SWINE FLU, THE PANDEMIC : DON'T PANIC
Pandemic: An epidemic (a sudden outbreak) that becomes very widespread and affects a whole region, a continent, or the world.
By contrast:
- An epidemic affects more than the expected number of cases of disease occurring in a community or region during a given period of time. A sudden severe outbreak within a region or a group as, for example, AIDS in Africa or AIDS in intravenous drug users.
- An endemic is present in a community at all times but in low frequency. An endemic is continuous as in the case of malaria in some areas of the world or as with illicit drugs in some neighborhoods.
The word "pandemic" comes from the Greek "pan-", "all" + "demos", "people or population" = "pandemos" = "all the people." A pandemic affects all (nearly all) of the people. By contrast, "epi-" means "upon." An epidemic is visited upon the people. And "en-" means "in." An endemic is in the people.
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Swine influenza
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis article is about influenza viruses in pigs. For the 2009
outbreak,
see 2009 flu
outbreak,
see 2009 flu
pandemic. For the 2009 human virus, see Pandemic H1N1/09 virus.
Swine influenza (also called pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu and pig flu) is an infection by any one of several
types of
types of
swine influenza virus. Swine influenza virus (SIV) or S-OIV (swine-origin influenza virus) is any strain of the
influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs.[2] As of 2009, the known SIV strains include influenza C and
the subtypes
the subtypes
Swine influenza virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide. Transmission of the virus from pigs to
humans
humans
is not common and does not always lead to human influenza, often resulting only in the production of antibodies
in the blood. If transmission does cause human influenza, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People with regular exposure
to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection. The meat of an infected animal poses no risk of infection when
properly cooked.
in the blood. If transmission does cause human influenza, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People with regular exposure
to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection. The meat of an infected animal poses no risk of infection when
properly cooked.
During the mid-20th century, identification of influenza subtypes became possible, allowing accurate diagnosis of
transmission to humans. Since then, only 50 such transmissions have been confirmed. These strains of swine flu rarely
pass from human to human. Symptoms of zoonotic swine flu in humans are similar to those of influenza and of
influenza-like illness in general, namelychills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness
and general discomfort.
In Aug-2010 World Health Organization declared that swine flu pandemic officially over.
SWINE FLU Report By BBC
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TV anchors can't stop asking
the question: When is it the
time to start panicking? How
about never? Panic can only
lead to stupid actions — on a
personal and national levels
that would likely make the
pandemic worse.
the question: When is it the
time to start panicking? How
about never? Panic can only
lead to stupid actions — on a
personal and national levels
that would likely make the
pandemic worse.
As worrying as the epidemic
has been, keep in mind that
only one person so far has
died of " swine flu" outside
Many scientists are beginning
to think :
Even if we do have a full-fledged pandemic on our hands, it may likely be a mild
one.
A computer model by researchers at Northwestern University estimated that
even
if nothing were done to slow the spread of the disease from now on, by the end
of
May the U.S. would have only about 1,700 cases. The good news is that H1N1 is
hitting North America at the tail end of its flu season. It's possible that the virus
may peter out and re-appear next autumn, but that gives us months to prepare.
has been, keep in mind that
only one person so far has
died of " swine flu" outside
Many scientists are beginning
to think :
Even if we do have a full-fledged pandemic on our hands, it may likely be a mild
one.
A computer model by researchers at Northwestern University estimated that
even
if nothing were done to slow the spread of the disease from now on, by the end
of
May the U.S. would have only about 1,700 cases. The good news is that H1N1 is
hitting North America at the tail end of its flu season. It's possible that the virus
may peter out and re-appear next autumn, but that gives us months to prepare.
As WHO and CDC officials keep reiterating, influenza is an enigma, and H1N1
will keep evolving, keep changing — so we can't predict how the epidemic will
progress. But one thing is certain: Panicking will only make the situation worse.
"This is a cause for deep concern, but not panic," said President Barack Obama
in his April 29 news conference. In the midst of all this anxiety, that's the best
advice there is.
will keep evolving, keep changing — so we can't predict how the epidemic will
progress. But one thing is certain: Panicking will only make the situation worse.
"This is a cause for deep concern, but not panic," said President Barack Obama
in his April 29 news conference. In the midst of all this anxiety, that's the best
advice there is.
Lets Fight Against The Fear Of Swine Flu !
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