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Performance of a rapid test versus real-time PCR for diagnosis of H1N1 swine flu
ConclusionCerTest Swine Flu card rapid test was found to have reliable sensitivity and specificity compared with the gold-standard RT-PCR.
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - August 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

No association of prion protein gene (PRNP) polymorphisms with susceptibility to the pandemic 2009 swine flu
ConclusionsTo the best of our knowledge, this was the first evaluation of the association between PRNP polymorphisms and vulnerability to pandemic 2009 swine flu.
Source: Molecular and Cellular Toxicology - November 12, 2022 Category: Cytology Source Type: research

Swine flu: lessons we need to learn from our global experience.
Authors: Collignon P Abstract There are important lessons to be learnt from the recent 'Swine Flu' pandemic. Before we call it a pandemic, we need to have appropriate trigger points that involve not only the spread of the virus but also its level of virulence. This was not done for H1N1 (swine flu). We need to ensure that we improve the techniques used in trying to decrease the spread of infection-both in the community and within our hospitals. This means improved infection control and hygiene, and the use of masks, alcohol hand rubs and so on. We also need to have a different approach to vaccines. Effective vaccin...
Source: Emerging Health Threats Journal - December 2, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Emerg Health Threats J Source Type: research

Alcoholic consumption behavior and death due to swine flu
Publication date: Available online 19 August 2015 Source:Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis Author(s): Viroj Wiwanitkit Swine flu is still an important public health consideration. This respiratory infection can cause severe illness and death in cases with underlying disease. Alcoholic consumption behavior is an important underlying disease that is widely discussed for its clinical correlation with the disease severity in swine flu. In this brief review, the author summarizes and discusses alcoholic consumption behavior and death due to swine flu.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - August 23, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

A Study of Outbreak of Swine Flu (H1N1) in North - West Zone of Rajasthan (Current Status - 2015).
CONCLUSIONS: With the above observation of swine flu trend it is likely that incidence is more in young to middle age group, majority of them having no risk factors, should form the target of future studies. However fatality is highest in patients with co-morbid condition or predisposing risk factors need to vaccinate this group should form a basis on which future directions and interventions have to be built up to reduce the morbidity and mortality. Females have slightly increased susceptibility for infection M:F=1:1.13). but mortality is much higher in this sex group. More patients belong to rural areas reflecting the ne...
Source: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - October 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Assoc Physicians India Source Type: research

Study of Profile of Swine Flu Cases Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital: Lessons Learned!
Introduction Swine flu is caused by a novel strain of H1N1 influenza A virus that evolved by genetic assortment. The global pandemic affected India in May 2009. Sporadic cases continue to occur and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Aim To study the clinical profile, laboratory parameters, and outcome of the confirmed cases of swine flu. Methods This was a retrospective study involving confirmed swine flu cases admitted with category B2 and C symptoms from February to September 2019 in Tata Main Hospital. Their case records were analyzed for demographic characteristics, clinical features, treatmen...
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - May 1, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Scientists concerned at H7N9 bird flu outbreak that has killed 24 people
• Virus killing a fifth of those infected in China• World Health Organisation considers it a serious threatScientists are seriously concerned about a new bird flu virus that is causing severe disease in China, killing a fifth of all those it infects.So far, the virus, known as H7N9, is being transmitted only to humans from chickens, but there are worries that it could mutate into a form that could be passed from one person to another. Five mutations are known to be necessary for that to happen – H7N9 already has two of them. If that occurred, it could spread worldwide with lethal effect.According to the World Health ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 1, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley Tags: Bird flu Asia Pacific World news Infectious diseases Health guardian.co.uk Medical research Microbiology China Editorial Science Source Type: news

Swine Flu Infected 1 in 5, Death Rate Low, Study Shows
At least one in five people worldwide were infected with swine flu during the first year of the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic, an international research group said on Friday, but the death rate was just 0.02 percent.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Page: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Swine flu fibrosis: Regressive or progressive?
Nishtha Singh, Sheetu Singh, Bharat Bhushan Sharma, Virendra SinghLung India 2016 33(2):219-221Swine flu influenza had spread the world over in 2009. The main pathology was bilateral pneumonia. Majority of these cases recovered from pneumonia fully. Though in some cases, pulmonary fibrosis was reported as a sequel. However, long-term progression of such pulmonary fibrosis is uncertain. We are hereby reporting two cases of swine flu that showed residual pulmonary fibrosis. The clinical and laboratory parameters were also recorded. In both the cases, radiological shadows and spirometric values did not show deterioration. We ...
Source: Lung India - February 25, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nishtha SinghSheetu SinghBharat Bhushan SharmaVirendra Singh Source Type: research

Swine flu warning: Virus hits UK - symptoms of deadly infection you could be missing
SWINE FLU is a deadly flu virus that was responsible for more than 10,000 infections in 2009, across 74 countries. After it was revealed the virus has spread to the UK, these are the most common swine flu symptoms and signs you should be looking out for - and they could be easily mistaken for something less serious.
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Swine flu warning: Do your eyes look like this? Signs you MUST know after virus hits UK
SWINE FLU is a deadly flu virus that was responsible for more than 10,000 infections in 2009, across 74 countries. After it was revealed the virus has spread to the UK, these are the most common swine flu symptoms and signs you should be looking out for - do your eyes look like this?
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Swine flu symptoms: DEBILITATING flu circulates in Wales - how to spot it
SWINE FLU has already begun circulating in 2019 and Wales is the see the disease spread. But how do you spot the symptoms of Swine Flu?
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Swine flu warning: Deadly virus cases SURGE in UK - symptoms you must know about
SWINE FLU is a deadly virus that infected more than 10,000 people in 2009, spanning 74 countries. Now, the virus has reached the UK and the number of infections has reached a flu-season high. These are the most common swine flu symptoms and signs you must know about - and they could be easily mistaken for something less serious.
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 3, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Swine flu pandemic preparedness: Behind the DEADLY swine flu pandemic 10 years on
SWINE FLU was once a major pandemic, and still spreads around the world today during the annual flu season. One doctor at the head of disease response outlines how health services have changed as the result of the 2009 pandemic.
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Swine flu 2019: Can you still get flu after the flu jab?
SWINE FLU has started to crop up again in the first week of 2019, as one boy is in critical condition and several people in Ireland have tested positive for the disease. Can you still get the flu after the flu jab?
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news