Swine influenza virus, endemic in the pig population, it is said that Orthomyxo virus. Strains of swine influenza virus, isolated so far have been regarded as a subtype of influenza virus of type A.

The new variety is one of the most obvious reassortment strains of influenza A virus subtype H1N1, which is also a burden that is in humans and two strains endemic in pigs and an influenza virus in birds.

Reassortment is common feature of the influenza virus is because the structure of the genome. However, this particular reassortment is consistent with its ability to ensure the mutation of the virus from pigs to humans.

In the current scenario, the outbreak of the disease was also known as the “public health emergency of international community” by the World Health Organization In addition, most employees do not know about their clinical characteristics, epidemiology and virology, and responses necessary as a result. All public health authorities around the world are monitoring the situation closely.

Swine influenza is widespread among people in contact. The spread of the outbreak of avian influenza in 2009, owes its existence to a new strain  H1N1 Flu, the first time in March 2009 by officials of public health. There are serious problems with this new strain, because it has a relatively high rate of mortality in Mexico, and now has the potential to make a real influenza pandemic.

What is preventing swine flu?

Recommendations for prevention of infection with the virus of standard personal precautions against influenza. These include:

* Wash hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
* Avoid the mouth, nose or eyes with your hands, unless you first wash were
* Cough in a tissue and throw in the trash immediately, or if your hands to your nose and mouth, then wash your hands should be immediately.

Many countries have also confirmed that all passengers must be international. They will ask all passengers to countries like or feel very uncomfortable for passengers.

In addition, the CDC also recommends the use of Tamiflu and Relenza for the treatment and prevention of this new strain.

Some doctors also recommend the use of masks in public, because that reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus around an infected person.

Swine flu can be avoided:

* Knowledge, any symptoms of swine flu are fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, headache, chills, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting.
* Make sure you are in good health, a lot of sleep, be physically active, manage stress, drink much liquid and eat nutritious foods.
* Good hygiene practices, while a disposable tissue Sneezing mouth, throw away after using the tissue and wash your hands regularly after blow your nose / sneezing, and before eating.
* Do not drink or devices.

How are the symptoms of swine influenza is recognized?

The symptoms of avian influenza H1N1 in humans are probably similar to the symptoms of regular seasonal human flu and include fever, lethargy, anorexia and cough. Some were related to swine influenza, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Who has the symptoms of influenza should contact their doctor.

In humans, symptoms of influenza are similar to those of swine influenza and influenza-like illness. However, the load of the swine flu outbreak of 2009 is generally known that only mild symptoms and restore infected person completely in a few days.

There are ways to control the spread of this disease?

The flu virus is usually thought, person to person contact in the airways and cough drop Sneezing. This happens when droplets from cough or sneeze is driven through the air in the mouth or nose and uninfected persons in the vicinity. Moreover, could a person touches respiratory droplets on another person or an object is touched and then their own mouth or nose before washing their hands.

Under the following measures should ensure the arrest of spreading to healthy people. For this you must:

* Ask your doctor about special care they need, especially if you are pregnant or health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, emphysema or
* Make sure you have all the anti-will
* Stay at home for 7 days after disease onset
* Drink clear liquid to hydrate yourself
* Cover up when coughing or sneezing, your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based gel
* Avoid close contact with infected persons
* If you are in public, always wearing a mask
* Keep the ill person from others, as much as possible,
* Maintain good ventilation in areas of common household
* Use antiviral drugs to prevent the flu, after checking with your doctor