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How long are the symptoms of swine flu present within the body?
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∙ 12y ago
A week, Its like the common cold. Though swine fllu is deadly & may last longer.
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How many symptoms are there to the Swine Flu?
There is not a set number of symptoms that everyone with the swine flu gets. It is different in each person. The most common first symptoms are cough, sore throat, sneezes, fever, and runny nose along with body aches and headaches. See the related question below for a list of all the typical symptoms.
How to Recognize Swine Flu Symptoms?
In 2009, the swine flu pandemic had people in a panic with the uncertainty of their health. Scientists scrambled to quickly come up with an effective vaccine to combat the virus. The swine flu turned out to be milder than previous pandemics, but today's flu vaccine covers both seasonal and swine flu. 2011 has reports of two people infected with swine flu, though both were in contact with pigs shortly before contracting the virus. The contraction of swine flu is rare, but can be spread from pigs to humans, or humans to pigs. Swine flu symptoms do not appear much differently than seasonal flu symptoms at first. These include high fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches, chills, and fatigue. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that swine flu symptoms may vary slightly from seasonal flu. For instance, in the 2009 outbreak, Mexico reported that 30% of cases showed no fever, and Chile reported 50% of their cases had no fever. Most consider fever as a tell-tale sign of illness, and its absence could lead people to wait to go to the doctor for treatment. Pay attention to the symptoms. Swine flu can have severe symptoms like extreme fatigue or malaise. Vomiting and diarrhea is also more common in swine flu. If you show these symptoms, it is time for a visit to the doctor. Swine flu can be more serious than the seasonal flu because it is more likely to cause complications like pneumonia and respiratory problems. A rapid flu test can show whether the influenza A virus, or swine flu, is present. Antiviral drugs recommended by the CDC for treatment of influenza A virus are Oseltamivir or Zanamivir. Swine flu symptoms usually start to disappear within one to two weeks as long as complications do not arise. The elderly and those with chronic health problems such as asthma or heart problems could experience worsening of symptoms related to those conditions. It is important to take immediate action if you suspect you have swine flu. Take steps to prevent seasonal and swine flu with the vaccine or visit your doctor for more information on preventative measures.
What infectious agent is involved in Swine Flu?
"Swine flu" is a viral infection of swine (pigs). There is evidence that this virus is the same that infected humans in the 1918 pandemic. It has been labeled the N1H1. There has been controversy that the flu now is a variant of this 1918 flu. We are not sure where it started: pigs or humans? "Swine flu" H1N1 virus produces similar influenza-like illnesses. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue and some diarrhea and vomiting. The present H1N1 virus is not zoonotic swine flu, as it is not transmitted from pigs to humans, but from person to person.
You have been in contact with a small child who has recently been diagnosed with Swine Flu how will you know if you are to get Swine Flu and if you have contracted the illness from the child?
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Diarrhea and vomiting have also been reported in a number of people. Also, like seasonal flu, swine flu can be severe and even fatal in some cases.
What are the symptoms of swine fli?
The first simptoms are runny nose and high temprature
Is it normal to be left with a cold after swine flu?
Because many of the symptoms are similar and the flu will have left your body weaker than before, it is likely that you will end up with a cold.
What is the swine influenza?
The Swine Influenza, better known as the Swine Flu, is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by a type of influenza virus. At the latest update, (April 27th 2009) about 150 people have died of the Swine Flu in Mexico, and 0 in the United States. Swine Flu causes symptoms very similar to seasonal (or human) flu. The most common symptoms of swine flu, like seasonal flu, are fever, cough, and sore throat and can include body aches, head aches, chills, and fatigue. Some people also have diarrhea and vomiting. If you have symptoms of influenza as described above, and especially if you have recently traveled to an area where there have been human cases of swine flu, contact your health care provider. Thank you for reading this article. I feel good knowing I got this important and serious message out to you.
What is Swine influenza?
The Swine Influenza, better known as the Swine Flu, is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by a type of influenza virus. At the latest update, (April 27th 2009) about 150 people have died of the Swine Flu in Mexico, and 0 in the United States. Swine Flu causes symptoms very similar to seasonal (or human) flu. The most common symptoms of swine flu, like seasonal flu, are fever, cough, and sore throat and can include body aches, head aches, chills, and fatigue. Some people also have diarrhea and vomiting. If you have symptoms of influenza as described above, and especially if you have recently traveled to an area where there have been human cases of swine flu, contact your health care provider. Thank you for reading this article. I feel good knowing I got this important and serious message out to you.
Does Swine Flu go to your lungs?
Yes, the swine influenza virus is primarily a respiratory disease. The primary symptoms are cough and sneezing with fever, body aches, and other symptoms typical of all flu strains. It is not uncommon for the respiratory bronchitis and bronchiolits to turn into viral pneumonia. Secondary infections by bacteria can add bacterial pneumonia on top of the rest.
Is Swine Flu only contageous with a fever?
Well only because right now is cold and flu season and you have a fever is not thatcontagious. You only have the swine flu if you these symptoms.1. Cough2. Vomiting(Sometimes)3. Diarrhea(Sometimes)4. Sneezing or Runny nose (stuffy nose)5. Fever (not everyone with the flu won't have the fever)6. Muscle and body aches7. Headache8. Chills9. Fatigue10. Sore throatIf you have all these symptoms you are diagnosed with the swine flu. If you do have see a doctor immediately so the swine flu virus won't spread.
What type of reaction first starts when you get the Swine Flu?
Usually the first reaction of the body to an invading microbe is an immune response. The symptoms of the swine flu begin with upper respiratory system responses to the virus invading the cells of the respiratory tract and include scratchy throat, cough, sneezing, and runny nose.For the full list of symptoms and more information, see the related questions below.
Is major sinus pain but no stuffy nose a symptom of Swine Flu?
Any of the cold or general flu symptoms can be a symptom of swine flu. It can be as mild as stuffy nose or serious enough to put you in bed for weeks. Generally speaking though, the swine flu is like any other flu, if not a little milder, you get a fever, a cough and a stuffy/runny nose and body aches and it comes on pretty quick. Sinus pain can follow a bout with a stuffy or runny nose. As always, if in doubt, check with your doctor.
