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H1N1 pandemic; media still â € ~ Swine ground There € ™

Dr.Kedar Karki

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The World Health (WHO) announced that they have raised the level of pandemic alert phase 5 Phase 6. Some serious misconceptions about the safety Pork exist because of the unfortunate first name of H1N1 influenza A and swine influenza. Influenza viruses do not affect the safety of pork and products.

Many outlets of major reports (BBC, CNN and newspapers worldwide) continue to use the media friendly term â € ~ ground There swine € ™ during the coverage of the rising level of the pandemic, resulting in an immediate response within the sector the pork industry.

WHOA € ™ s decision to raise the level of pandemic alert to Phase 6 is the reflection of the spread of the virus, not the severity of disease caused by the virus. Itâ € ™ is uncertain at this time how serious or serious, this novel pandemic H1N1 is in terms of number of people infected will develop serious complications or death of the novel H1N1 infection. The experience of this virus to date is limited and the flu is unpredictable. However, because H1N1 is a new virus, many people may have little or no immunity against it, and the disease can be more severe and widespread as a result. In addition, there is currently no vaccine to protect against the new H1N1 virus.

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The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) reiterated that the H1N1 influenza A virus, often called â € ~ He € ground pork ™ is not transmissible to humans by eating properly handled and prepared pork and other pork products. The Security of supply is not affected and the Canadian pork is still safe to eat.â €

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Health officials have been saying in regards to consumers spread of H1N1 influenza A that you can not catch swine influenza or consume pork products. This view is shared by the Public Health Agency of Canada, the WHO and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention.

Over 70 countries now reporting cases of human infection with H1N1 influenza. This number has increased in recent weeks, but most cases have had links to travel or have been localized outbreaks, without spreading to the community. The designation of a WHO Pandemic Alert Phase 6 reflects the fact that there are now being home community level in many parts of the world.

New influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus from swine disease that caused the first in Mexico and the United States in March and April 2009. Itâ € ™ s estimated that the new influenza A (H1N1) spreads the same way as regular seasonal flu viruses are spread mainly by coughing and sneezing people who are sick with the virus, but it can also be spread through contact with infected objects and then touching your nose or mouth. Novel H1N1 infection has been reported to cause a wide range of flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, chills and fatigue. In addition, Many people also reported nausea, vomiting and / or diarrhea.

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The first novel H1N1 patients in the U.S. has been confirmed by laboratory tests at the CDC April 15, 2009. The second patient was confirmed April 17, 2009. It was quickly determined the virus spreads from person to person. On April 22, CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to better coordinate public health. The April 26, 2009, the U.S. Government has declared a public health emergency and has been active and aggressive implementation of nationalism € ™ s plan the fight against the pandemic.

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Since the outbreak was first detected, an increasing number of states America have reported cases of H1N1 flu, with hospitalizations and deaths. On June 3, 2009, all 50 states in the United States and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico reported new cases of H1N1 infection. While systems nationally in the United States indicate that monitoring Influenza A global influenza activity is declining in the country at that time, the novel H1N1 epidemics are underway in some areas United States, in some cases, with intense activity.

CDC continues to watch the situation carefully in order to support the health action public and collect information on this virus and its characteristics. The southern hemisphere is just beginning its flu season and experience it can provide valuable clues about what may happen in the northern hemisphere autumn and winter.

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Swine influenza (flu fever) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by influenza type A virus that causes regular outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Influenza swine because of high levels of illness and low mortality in pigs. Swine influenza viruses can circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter-like outbreaks in humans. The virus of classical swine influenza (a pandemic influenza virus type A H1N1) was isolated from a pig in 1930.

swine influenza viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic cases of human infection with swine influenza have occurred. More often, these cases occur in individuals with direct exposure to pigs (eg children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry). In addition, there have been documented cases of a person spread of swine flu to others. For example, an outbreak of swine flu infection in pigs in Wisconsin apparent in 1988 led to multiple human infections, and, although no epidemic has led community, there was evidence of transmission of the virus antibody in the patient's caregivers who had close contact with the patient.

Like all influenza viruses, swine influenza viruses are constantly changing. Pigs can be infected by influenza avian and human influenza virus and swine influenza viruses. When influenza viruses from different species infect pigs, the virus can reassort (Genes swap for example) and new viruses that are a mixture of swine, human or avian influenza virus can emerge. Over the years, different variants of swine influenza virus appeared. At that time, there are four main influenza virus type A subtypes that have been isolated in pigs: H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, H3N1 and. However, most influenza viruses recently isolated from pigs were H1N1 viruses.

Hog farmers are suffering huge financial losses â € "which increases each time the virus is mistakenly called the â € ~ Swine ground There € ™. Â Since the virus has been found, the average losses in the industry have increased $ 10 per pig due to misunderstanding of the relationship between the pig and the virus.

To protect against this disease if we cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue in the trash after each use. Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. We can also use cleaners alcohol based. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Stay home from work or school if you are sick.

Although, in a fortnight, there have been reports from many of our country on influenza like illness, but none of these diseases or suspected of this dreaded disease to the date for us, there seems to be some relief. But as the disease was detected at Delhi and the Punjab city of our own public health authorities need to be alerted to the air and land boarding site.I Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

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About the Author

Senior Vet.Officer,Central Veterinary Laboratory Kathmandu Nepal M.V.St. Preventive Veterinary Mrdicine