With mostly mild cases of swine flu in the united states, swine flu fears are lessening. Swine influenza, also called pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu and pig flu, is an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Learn about the risks of swine flu, its complications, and who should be most. General disease information sheets asf is not a human health threat. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are. Flu vaccines for 201819 protect against the viruses that cause swine flu and one or two other viruses that are expected to be the most common during flu season.
Transmission of swine influenza viruses to humans is. Swine flu h1n1, h3n2v symptoms, vaccination, treatment. Nov 20, 2012 prevent the spread of germs and download this flyer from the cdc to post in your school or place of business. Management of swineflu patients in the intensive care. People with severe, lifethreatening allergies to flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine. An insight into the swineinfluenza a h1n1 virus infection. Chief medical officer now optimistic about the scale of the epidemic. Swine flu also known as swine influenza or pandemic influenza is a respiratory disease. Because the first reports focused on the swine component, it was referred to publicly as swine flu, although it was not acquired directly from pigs. Learn more about our commitment to global medical knowledge. Background information procedure for submission download application form the.
Jan 10, 2019 the centers for disease control and prevention recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone age 6 months or older. Our veterinary experts and researchers work closely with veterinarians to support pork producers in managing their businesses. Merck animal health provides an extensive range of products and services to improve the health of pigs and sustain their wellbeing. May 11, 2009 the h1n1 swine flu has caused a surge in doctor visits for flu like symptoms and now some 40% of flu cases are infections with the new flu bug. Each state and territory of the united states has a specific pandemic flu plan which covers avian flu, swine flu h1n1 and other potential influenza epidemics. Lucky break slows spread of swine flu swine flu the. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the msd vet manual.
Canine influenza flu dog owners merck veterinary manual. The legacy of this great resource continues as the merck manual in the us and canada and the msd manual outside of north america. Learn about the veterinary topic of swine influenza. Important information about swine flu this leaflet contains important information to help you and your family keep it safe.
Flu or influenza is a very common disease caused by rna virus in both animals, birds and even humans. The merck manual home health handbook is a clear, comprehensive reference that covers the whole family newborns, older adults, and everyone in between. Today, due to an increase in confinement operations. Hong kong influenza an overview sciencedirect topics. Trusted for more than 50 years, this reference now features hundreds of fullcolor images, including illustrations, photomicrographs, and radiographic, ultrasonographic, and endoscopic images. Influenza a virus infections in swine herds constitute a wellknown challenge to the swine industry. This strain was an h1n1 influenza virus see types and strains of influenza that had a combination of genes from pig swine, bird, and human influenza viruses. Swine flu, also known as the h1n1 virus, is a relatively new strain of an influenza virus that causes symptoms similar to the regular flu. Pandemic h1n1 influenza swine flu infections msd manual. Swine influenza swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type a influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. African swine fever asf is a highly contagious haemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, which is responsible for serious economic and production losses.
The world health organization who has declared a global flu pandemic after holding an emergency meeting. The ability to identify specific measures to increase biosecurity and prevent disease transmission in the swine industry during a human influenza pandemic. What is the public health risk associated with this disease. Influenza infectious diseases merck manuals professional. It originated in pigs but is spread primarily from person. Swine influenza is an infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. The vaccine is available as an injection or a nasal spray. Oct 11, 2019 pregnant women and people with certain chronic health conditions can get a flu shot.
The first swine influenza virus was found in pigs in 1918. For some people, novel h1n1 flu swine flu can turn serious. Swine influenza respiratory system merck veterinary manual. The novel influenza h1n1 virus, ah1n1pmd09, initially referred to as h1n1 swine flu virus, is a combination of swine, avian, and human influenza viruses that spreads easily from person to person. Swine influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of pigs. People who work with pigs, especially people with intense exposures, are at increased risk of catching swine flu. The merck veterinary manual is the most comprehensive, reliable reference for veterinary professionals.
The merck manual was first published in 1899 as a service to the community. Swine influenza virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide. Webmd looks at the deadlines for making crucial decisions and the key milestones on the road to a pandemic vaccine. H1n1 virus known as the classical swine influenza virus. Historically, acute seasonal outbreaks in the fall and early winter months were most commonly recognized. Youve taken every precaution against the h1n1 flu formerly called swine flu. Reproductive problems together with weight loss and aggravation of secondary infections. Youve washed your hands frequently throughout the day, especially after coming in contact with other people. Nov 11, 2009 if the h1n1 swine flu virus worries you, a harvard medical school app offers some information and safeguards, while the merck manual app will tell you about every illness under the sun. Fda update on the h1n1 flu vaccine and antiviral medications introduction the 2009 h1n1 flu virus referred to as swine flu early on is a new influenza virus strain that. This timeline will be continually updated with key dates, drawing on authoritative information from the world health. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease. Pandemic 2009 h1n1 influenza swine flu merck manuals.
The legacy of this great resource continues as the merck manual in the us and canada and the msd. The infection is not acquired through ingestion of pork and is acquired very rarely by contact with infected pigs. An h1n1 strain was responsible for the socalled swine flu pandemic in 20092010. Merck manual please confirm that you are not located inside the russian federation. Swine influenza is generally a mild disease of pigs, although it can spread very rapidly within a herd. Soil contaminated by bird or bat droppings also can spread histoplasmosis, putting farmers and.
Flu often stands similar to infections caused by other viruses. Major topics feature bullets summarizing causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human. Swine influenza virus siv or swineorigin influenza virus s.
Swine flu h1n1 flu symptoms and causes mayo clinic. Pandemic 2009 h1n1 influenza swine flu the merck manuals. Jan 10, 2019 moresensitive flu tests are available in some specialized hospitals and labs. Pandemic 2009 h1n1 influenza swine flu types of viral. Pandemic 2009 h1n1 influenza swine flu msd manuals. Overview of classical swine fever merck veterinary manual. Treatment, procedure, cost, recovery, side effects. The average day of presentation to the health care facility was 6 th day causing. New features of the merck manual home health handbook. Users that are unable to take the online version of this course can download a textonly version. Fda update on the h1n1 flu vaccine and antiviral medications. Swine flu, both h1n1 and h3n2v, cause a respiratory infection.
In russia and china a drug called arbidol is also used as a treatment. Merck is providing safety data sheet sds information as a service to our customers and others seeking this information. It is an economically important disease that is enzootic in many african countries and the mediterranean island, sardinia. Smith, md since people are always looking for that magic cure pill, its inevitable that ive been getting questions about supplements for swine flu its of no surprise that some companies have.
Transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always lead to human flu, often resulting only in the production of antibodies in the blood. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The center for food security and public health, iowa state university merck. Swine flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by one of several swine influenza a viruses see the image below. African swine fever asf is a highly contagious hemorrhagic disease of pigs that produces a wide range of clinical signs and lesions that closely resemble those of classical swine fever see classical swine fever. Over a dozen more swine flu patients are now admitted. Consumer version the trusted provider of medical information since 1899. The merck manual home health handbook is designed to make indepth medical information accessible to the everyday reader.
An insight into the swineinfluenza a h1n1 virus infection in humans. Swine influenza is generally a mild disease of pigs, although it can spread. The postmortem analysis of the media coverage of the swine flu outbreak has begun. It is caused by virus called h1n1 virus introduced in 2009. The clinical manifestations, complications, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of this infection and 1919 swine. Overview of african swine fever merck veterinary manual. The new h1n1 virus was first identified in april 2009 after a rash of outbreaks in mexico and the u. It is caused by a large dna virus of the asfarviridae family, which also infects ticks of the genus ornithodoros. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and wellbeing around the world. Pandemic h1n1 influenza swine flu infections merck. Research points to a possible avian origin of the virus that was then transmitted to pigs.
A 37yearold man succumbed to swine flu at a south kolkata private hospital on tuesday, taking the toll to six in kolkata this year. The spanish flu virus was an avian h1n1 subtype of influenza a that may have crossed the species barrier from birds to humans without an intermediary host such as swine. This might be a little premature, given the outbreak has still not run its course, but it seems quite clear swine flu is not. Influenza infectious diseases msd manual professional edition. Novel influenza a h1n1 is a new flu virus of swine origin that first caused illness in mexico and the united states in march and april, 2009. The information contained in each sds is based on data merck believes to be correct to the best of our knowledge at the date of its publication.
Swine influenza the center for food security and public health. If you have a chronic respiratory disease, your doctor may prescribe additional medications to help relieve your symptoms. The h1n1 swine flu has caused a surge in doctor visits for flu like symptoms and now some 40% of flu cases are infections with the new flu bug. This new book features an indepth pediatrics section and a broad discussion on coping with the changes of aging and caregiving.
The new strain is commonly called swine flu, but some parties object to the name and it has also been referred to as mexican flu,50 swine origin influenza,51 north american influenza,52 and 2009 h1n1 flu. Feb 20, 2020 histoplasmosis is an infection caused by breathing in spores of a fungus often found in bird and bat droppings. Pdf swine flu, also called hog or pig flu, is an infection caused by any one of the several types of swine influenza virus siv which is. Bird flu infections merck manuals consumer version.
Clinical signs are suggestive of ei, but definitive diagnosis is by serology or isolation of the virus according to procedures in the oie manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals. Jul 20, 2009 will swine flu vaccine arrive in time. Most people with flu, including swine flu, require only symptom relief. If the h1n1 swine flu virus worries you, a harvard medical school app offers some information and safeguards, while the merck manual app will tell you about every illness under the sun. Below are a few of our key products and services related to swine. The infection is most commonly spread when these spores are inhaled after taking to the air, such as during demolition or cleanup projects. Pandemic 2009 h1n1 influenza swine flu parainfluenza virus infections. African swine fever asf, highly contagious and usually fatal viral disease of swine that is characterized by high fever, lesions, leukopenia abnormally low count of white blood cells, elevated pulse and respiration rate, and death within four to seven days after the onset of fever.
The 2009 swine flu outbreak is an epidemic that began in april 2009 with a new strain of influenza virus. The new strain is commonly called swine flu, but some parties object to the name and it has also been. It means the swine flu virus is spreading in at least two regions of the world with. Swine flu in humans centers for disease control and prevention. Influenza flu infections merck manuals consumer version. A new strain of swine flu influenza a h1n1 is spreading around the globe. Swine flu h1n1 flu diagnosis and treatment mayo clinic. Swine influenza, also called swine flu, hog flu, and pig flu, refers to influenza caused by those strains of influenza virus, called swine influenza virus swine influenza virus, that usually infect pigs. Although signs of asf and classical swine fever csf may be. Swine influenza virus siv or swineorigin influenza virus soiv is any strain of the influenza family of. Teach cough hygiene everywhereswine flu wikibooks, open.
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