H1N1 virus

H1N1 flu is a respiratory disease caused by the type A virus in the pig. This is also known as swine flu. This was first diagnosed in April 2009. It is named as swine flu because many genes in this virus are same as the pig influenza virus.

Symptoms:

The symptoms for this flu are listed below. If you find any one of them has affected immediately consult a doctor.

1.fever
2.cough
3.runny nose or stuffy nose
4.sore throat
5.body aches
6.headache
7.chills
8.fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme
9.diarrhea and vomiting

serious symptoms of this disease are respiratory failure and inflammation of the lungs.

With ordinary flu babies and elderly people, and people suffering from chronic medical problems are at a high risk. But in the case of swine flu this is little different. Pregnant women, people suffering from chronic health problems (lung disease, asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease), children and adults suffering from obesity are at a high risk.

The following are the serious swine flu symptoms that a child can suffer. If you find your child suffering from this immediately avoid your children contact with other people and take them for urgent treatment.

• Fast breathing or trouble breathing


• Bluish or gray skin color


• Not drinking enough fluids


• Severe or constant vomiting


• Not waking up and not interacting


• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return again