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Nobody started it; it is just a virus that mutated and is now affecting people.
Normally viruses change when more than one infect a single cell, and reassortment of their genetic material produces an altered virus. In the case of the Swine Flu, the virus has a mix of genetic sequences from swine, avian, and human viruses (pigs, birds, and people).
It is called the "swine flu" because the original virus is linked to influenza in pigs. But infection from pigs to humans is exceedingly rare. Now it is known as H1N1 Virus.
The first outbreak was in Mexico, and later in the US and Canada. By October, 2009, the death toll had reached over 450 in the US and more than 3000 worldwide.
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What is the name of the mosquito that spreads Swine Flu?
Swine flu is not spread by mosquitoes. See the related questions below for more information about how swine flu is spread.
If someone living in Puerto Rico contact Swine Flu and does not get it and they come to America can they spread the Swine Flu?
no because if you do not get something then you can't spread it think of a common cold if you don't have it then you don't spread it it will probably be the same for the swine flu
Has the Swine Flu spread overseas?
Yes, during the 2009 H1N1/09 swine flu pandemic it spread to every country in the world.
Has there been any Swine Flu in Wales?
Yes, Swine Flu has spread throughout all of the UK.
Can the Swine Flu spread faster in hot weather?
Germs do breed faster in warmer climates. However, swine flu is just as likely to spread in summer as it is in winter.
Is the Swine Flu in Los Angeles?
During the 2009 swine flu H1N1 pandemic, the swine flu spread to all major cities in the US in every state as well as to all other nations in the world.
If you don't eat any kind of pork meat will you maybe get Swine Flu?
Swine flu cannot be spread by eating properly prepared pork.
Can you get swine flu if im near someone with it?
It can be spread by coughing or sneezing
Can my coworker spread swine flu if her kids have it?
yes! it is very contagious!!
Can your child go to school with swine flu?
no it might spread the virus
Is the Swine Flu going to spread in arizona?
During the 2009 H1N1/09 swine flu pandemic, the viral infection spread to all parts of the world and in every state in the US. It was a true pandemic.
Does Zimbabwe have Swine Flu?
Yes, it has spread to half of the area already.
