Swine flue

Swine Flu Influenza-A (H1N1) Pandemic Influenza-A (H1N1) Outbreaks are called swine flu.  A new virus, H1N1, is formed by the synthesis of viruses in birds, pigs, and humans.  The World Health Organization has declared the disease 'Mahasath'.

Symptoms of this disease include

• Shortness of breath.  

• Darkening of the tongue and lips.

• Excessive irritability

• Coughing and sneezing.

• Body pain.  

• Sore throat.  

• Dizziness.

• Headache.  

• Feeling tired.  .

• Chest and stomach pain.

Treatment - Tamiflu and Relenza are used.  

In Mexico, the United States, Canada, and India, swine flu has been transmitted from pigs to humans.