What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
Swine flu, now called H1N1 influenza A, is a type of flu virus. It is a new strain of flu that has just recently been affecting people. It is a human influenza virus and is being spread by people. It is thought to be a combination of three different flu viruses - swine flu, bird flu and human flu. The new strain is extremely contagious and is quickly spreading across the globe. The swine flu has similar symptoms to standard seasonal flu bugs. Swine flu is characterized by a high fever at first and extreme fatigue along with muscle aches. There are also typical cold symptoms. Anyone who has the symptoms should seek medical attention right away. Those who get immediate treatment are most likely going to make a full recovery.
Current situation (the beginning of October):
Worldwide H1N1 (Swine Flu) Infection Data
Worldwide Total: 434299 cases, 4931 deaths
Most Infected Countries:
United States: 44555 cases
Australia: 36670 cases
Mexico: 32950 cases
There you can find the map with information about current situation:
http://healthmap.org/swineflu/
Video about swine flu, explanation what it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFl3FRNpU4E
By Kristýna
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