H1N1 flu is also known as swine flu due to its genetic makeup. It is a type of flu virus (influenza A virus) which came in existence in 2009. It causes common cold or flu in humans. It gets transmitted from one infected individual to healthy people by droplets created by sneezing, coughing etc and by touching surfaces having viruses on it.
The infectivity starts a day prior of becoming symptomatic and continues for an average 4-5 days. Children are infective for a longer duration upto 10 days.
The symptoms of H1N1 is no different from flu or common cold. It can be treated and prevention is best measure as with all infections.
The infectivity starts a day prior of becoming symptomatic and continues for an average 4-5 days. Children are infective for a longer duration upto 10 days.
The symptoms of H1N1 is no different from flu or common cold. It can be treated and prevention is best measure as with all infections.
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