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It is a type of face mask/respirator that can be worn in some situations to prevent spread of Swine Flu A-H1N1/09. See the related question below for more information.

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What is size of H1N1 virus vs N95 mask?

An N95 or similar mask will filter viruses (H1N1 included) But its not the micron filtration size that needs to be focused on, its the proper fit of the mask. Leaks from improper fit and deep breaths will severely limit the effectiveness of simple filter masks. The other consideration is behavior while masked. Wiping the eyes, picking your teeth under the mask, etc.


Is the H1N1 bacteria?

H1N1 refers to a subtype of the influenza virus, not a bacteria. Influenza viruses can cause respiratory illness in humans and animals. It is important to note that viruses and bacteria are different types of microorganisms that can cause different types of infections.


What does the A stand for in Influenza A virus?

The A and B in influenza are simply different types of influenza. * Type A: seasonal epidemics. This sub-type is based on changes in surface antigens hemagglutinin and neuraminidase. In humans subtypes H1-H3 and N1-N2 have circulated since 1918 pandemic (due to H1N1). In the last 3 decades the circulating types have been H3N2 and H1N1. * Type B: sporadic outbreaks (long term care facilities)


Is there a connection of A H1N1 and global warming?

The tolerance of human swine influenza is higher and less serious in terms of danger to health than global warming. Global warming is the increase in the avergae temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century and its projected continuation. Swine influenza affects a vast population of the humans and clearly does not have any relation to global warming as yet.


What is the name of the virus that causes influenza?

Influenza is caused exclusively by viruses in the Orthomyxoviridae family.Viruses are not true cells and are metabolically inert until they are attached or inside of a host cell of a plant or animal (including humans).

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What is the latest H1N1 infection being called officially by WHO?

Swine influenza A (H1N1)


What strain of influenza is the seasonal flu?

Seasonal flu vaccines carry an H1N1 component, an H3N2 strain and an influenza B strain. The H1N1 component is not the Novel H1N1 strain that is in the swine flu vaccine


What does Swine Flu stand for?

It stands for Influenza A H1N1.


Can black people get H1N1?

yep, influenza does not discriminate


Is Swine Flu a type of influenza?

Yes, it is the Influenza caused by the Type A H1N1/09 virus.


Are all influenza Type A viruses the Swine Flu?

No, the pandemic A-H1N1/09 "swine flu" is just one of many Type A influenza strains. It is also one of many H1N1 flu subtypes. Besides Type A influenzas, there are also influenza Types B and C in humans.


What is size of H1N1 virus vs N95 mask?

An N95 or similar mask will filter viruses (H1N1 included) But its not the micron filtration size that needs to be focused on, its the proper fit of the mask. Leaks from improper fit and deep breaths will severely limit the effectiveness of simple filter masks. The other consideration is behavior while masked. Wiping the eyes, picking your teeth under the mask, etc.


What is the other word for swin flu?

Influenza A virus subtype H1N1


What type of virus is the H1N1 classified as?

It is a Type A Influenza virus with RNA genome.Also called Swine Flu, the 2009 Pandemic Flu, 2009 Swine Flu, and A-H1N1/09.


Is the H1N1 bacteria?

H1N1 refers to a subtype of the influenza virus, not a bacteria. Influenza viruses can cause respiratory illness in humans and animals. It is important to note that viruses and bacteria are different types of microorganisms that can cause different types of infections.


Can penicillin be used to treat H1N1?

NO!!!! penicillin, and all other anti-biotics are NOT affective against viruses, of which H1N1, and regular influenza are.


Can you donate blood after the H1N1 shot?

Yes. There is no longer a waiting period between when you get any influenza shot, including H1N1, and when you can give blood.