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Swine Flu is detected through a nasal swab, not a blood test. Blood tests are used to rule out human Influenza A and B. THe nasal swab results should be back within a few days, but keep in mind these are run by the CDC and may become backed up, resulting in longer delays.
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∙ 12y agoNow that the H1N1/09 pandemic is over, the testing for the swine flu virus has been nearly eliminated. The reason is that it does not require treatment that is different from other types of flu, so knowing which kind it is won't add value to your medical care...just costs. There are still rapid field tests that can be used to quickly identify the presence of flu and will identify if Type A like swine flu (but also many many others are Type A) or if it is a Type B flu virus. These results are immediate. So, an infection with an influenza virus can be confirmed locally and quickly, but just not the specific type (beyond A versus B).
The test that will actually confirm presence of the exact A- H1N1/09 pandemic swine flu, must still be sent off to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) laboratory and results can take a week or more to receive.
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∙ 12y agoif you are not feeling well and are having temperature that's really hot (over 40 degrees Celsius) and have been near someone with swine flu i would get checked out.
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Does Landon Donovan have the Swine Flu?
Yes, Landon Donovan has tested positive for the swine flu, or H1N1.
How do you know if you have had Swine Flu?
Unless you were tested when you were ill, there is really no way to know for sure which type of flu you may have had. If you were not tested at the time, to be sure you have immunity to the swine flu, it is advised that you get a vaccination. It will not hurt you if you already had the same flu, and it can prevent another illness if the flu you had was a different strain. For best protection from the flu during the 2009-2010 flu season, get both a swine flu vaccination and a seasonal flu vaccination.
Does Zimbabwe have Swine Flu?
Yes, it has spread to half of the area already.
Is Swine Flu in Austria?
So far there is around 88 - uncomfired cases in Australia...meaning these people are being tested for the swine flu. So far, they haven't found a single person in Australia comfired to have swine flu. 1 May 2009
Why is there such hype over the Swine Flu?
Well , the swine flu has been made such a hype because the vacine is just being released. NOT tested yet... to be honest more could die from the vacines un tested side effects than the flu itself. I do think its a dangerous flu but its not any worse than the regular flu =) wash your hands and you'll be ok.
Should you kill people who have swine flu?
No!
Do you have the swine flu if you have a fever of 103?
Not always will you have the swine flu if you have a temperature over 101 but you should go see a doctor
Is the Swine Flu in Oregon Salem yet?
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How can Texans prevent Swine Flu?
Texans should use the same measures as anyone else to prevent swine flu infections. See the related question below for how to avoid swine flu.
Are the flu and Swine Flu the same?
No, Swine Flu is just one strain of the many flu viruses. Flu is an abbreviation for influenza. So Swine Flu is a type of flu, but all flu is not the swine flu, there are other kinds.
What are the different types of bird flu?
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What color is the Swine Flu?
The swine flu is PURPLE. :]
