Swine flu: The Swine Flu is a respiratory viral disease which is usually found in pigs but can sometimes be transmitted to humans and cause epidemics or even pandemics. The viral strain involved is type A H1N1. The virus can be spread amongst humans from direct contact which can occur through coughing, sneezing or contamination of hands and surfaces. The severity of symptoms is highly variable, although with most people suffering only relatively mild symptoms. Patients are considered contagious for up to a week after the onset of symptoms but children may be contagious for longer periods of time. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Swine flu is available below.
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Prognosis for Swine flu: Most people tend to suffer only a relatively mild illness. More serious symptoms and even death tend to occur in people with other underlying health problems or in those who have a weakened immune system.
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An acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same viurs that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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