What Are Symptoms Of Swine Flu?
In actual fact, the symptoms of swine flu are not dissimilar to that of the common flu, hence the importance of an accurate diagnosis by a professional, medical health expert. Due to a change in seasons, flu is common preceding autumn. As a result, panic can, and has ensued. Another observation is that the symptoms of the flu itself, actually mirrors the possible adverse affects of the anti viral drugs themselves. Tamiflu is known to cause diarrhea, and a degree of nausea, as does Tamiflu.
A mutation of the H1NI1 (common flu virus), and as previously discussed, Swine Flu has a number of associated symptoms, similar to that of common flu. These include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Others have also reported diarrhea and vomiting. You are advised to consult your doctor for an informed diagnosis.
When Was The First Case Of Swine Flu Reported?
On the 24th April 2009, 2 health authorities worldwide began an alert, as the World Health Organisation announced that several hundred cases of swine flu had been recorded with 15 deaths in Mexico.
What Was The Cause Of The First Case Of Swine Flu?
Pandemics amongst pigs is common, however, until now, the virus has not affected humans. Although it hasn’t been 100% confirmed, one popular theory is that people in close contact with pigs, e.g. pig farmers, were the first to contract the virus, which then made the way for human to human contraction.
Were The Same Anti Viral Drugs Available Before The Outbreak?
In actual fact, Tamiflu has been on the market for years. The product was originally developed for the treatment of common flu, and also proved successful in treating some avian flu cases. A similar anti viral; Relenza, consists of the fundamental ingredient, Zanamivir, a component which was established over ten years ago, and branded under the name Relenza.
Government officials had in fact predicted a pandemic some years before its onset, and have reassured the public that we are fully prepared.