How is swine flu transmitted? After discovering the first human case in Britain

Written by Fatima Khalil

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 11:03 AM

The announcement by the British Health Security Agency (UKHSA) about discovery The first human case of infection in the United Kingdom Swine flu strain H1N2There is a state of concern around the world, so we will learn in the following lines: Is the swine flu virus contagious and what are the methods of transmission, according to the website Scottish government.

What is swine flu?

Swine influenza is a disease of the respiratory system of pigs caused by influenza type viruses A Which causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People don’t usually get swine flu, but human infection can and does occur.

Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person to person, but in the past, such transmission was limited and did not last more than three people.

Is the swine flu virus contagious?

The CDC determined that the swine flu virus A (H1N1) It is contagious and spreads from person to person. However, at present, it is not known how easily the virus spreads between people.

Signs and symptoms of swine flu in humans

Symptoms of swine flu in humans are similar to those of regular human influenza and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue.

Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu.

In the past, serious illness (pneumonia, respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported from swine influenza infection in people. Like seasonal influenza, swine flu may cause worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

Methods of transmission of swine flu infection

It is believed that the swine influenza virus is spreading A (H1N1) It occurs in the same way that seasonal influenza spreads.

Influenza viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing in people with influenza. Sometimes people can become infected by touching something that contains influenza viruses and then touching their mouth or nose.

How can a person with influenza infect another person?

Infected people may be able to infect others from 1 day before symptoms appear until 7 or more days after becoming ill. This means that you may be able to spread the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.