Swine Flu Symptoms: Swine flu cases increasing again in the country, what are it's symptoms and causes -

Swine Flu Symptoms: Once again the cases of swine flu are increasing in India. Several cases of swine flu have been reported in the last one month in states like Jharkhand, Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Mizoram. Most of the people are reaching the hospital to get tested as covid. Doctors say that because the symptoms of swine flu and covid are similar, there is confusion among people about it. 

However, this is a matter of concern, as patients are arriving with symptoms of covid and are being sent back if they test negative. Therefore, if the covid-19 test comes negative, then the H1N1 test of the patient should also be done. 

What is swine flu? 

According to the Mayo Clinic, H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, is caused by the H1N1 strain of influenza. H1N1 is a type of influenza-A virus, and H1N1 is one of several flu virus variants that can cause seasonal flu.

Causes

According to Healthline, swine flu is caused by a strain of the influenza virus, which most commonly infects pigs. Unlike typhus, this viral infection can be spread by louse or ticks. It usually occurs from person to person and not from animal to human.

The highly contagious swine flu is spread by particles of saliva and mucus. 

How does the swine flu spread

- through sneezing

- through coughing

-touching a contaminated surface and then touching the eyes or nose with the same hands. 

In particular, people who are infected with it can infect others even before they feel symptoms. Also, it can be spread up to 7 days after getting sick. At the same time, children can be contagious for up to 10 days swine flu symptoms. 

Symptoms of swine flu are similar to seasonal flu like;

-Cough

- fever

- sore throat

- runny or blocked nose

- body ache

- Headache

- chills

- fatigue

If you are infected with swine flu, you may not necessarily feel the symptoms mentioned above. This infection can also be more serious, with symptoms such as pneumonia, lung infection, and other breathing problems. If the patient is already a patient of diabetes or asthma, then his problems may increase. If you experience symptoms like shortness of breath, severe vomiting, severe abdominal pain, dizziness, go to the doctor immediately.

Disclaimer: The advice and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be taken as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.