a virulent, highly contagious influenza infecting humans and swine
swine flu
swine flu
noun
- It affects the way the body takes in and distributes oxygen.
- It was first detected in genes from swine (pigs), but it is also present in birds and humans.
- It was first discovered in Mexico, where it was ongoing for months before it was recognized as the swine flu.
- Swine flu has caused the death of over 14,000 people worldwide.
- Symptoms - Fever, sore throat, cough, headache, nuscle or joint pain, nausea and vomiting and diarrhea
- Symptoms usually last between four and six days, if no complications develop.
- High risk groups - Asthma, diabetes, overweight, pregnant, heart disease, lack an adequate immune response, lack the ability to cough hard enough to clear the airways
- Tips to avoid contamination - Hand washing, don't touch your eyes, nose or mouth, wash hands after diaper changes, hand sanitizer, avoid sick people and clean countertops with a disinfectant or sanitizer.
The definition of swine flu is a special strain of influenza that is a respiratory disease and can cause serious damage to its victims.
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An example of swine flu is a respiratory disease with a high fever, cough and nausea.
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swine flu
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A highly contagious form of human influenza caused by a filterable virus identical or related to a virus formerly isolated from infected swine.
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A highly contagious form of influenza seen in swine, caused by a virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae. The infection is communicable to humans and caused a worldwide epidemic in 1918.
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swine flu - Medical Definition
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A highly contagious form of human influenza caused by a filterable virus identical or related to a virus formerly isolated from infected swine.
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