United Kingdom: first case of swine flu confirmed in a human being

The Health Security Agency of the UK (UKHSA) reported this Monday that it detected the first case of Swine flu in a human being.

The contagion was detected during “a routine monitoring process”of the flu virus, after testing positive in a test carried out by that person’s doctor when presenting “respiratory symptoms”explained today the UKHSA is a statement.

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The note indicated that the individual suffered a “mild illness” and this “he is fully recovered” of the swine flu virus subtype (or swine flu) H1N2.

How does it explain World Health Organization (WHO) on their website, swine flu viruses generally do not infect humans, although outbreaks have occasionally been reported in people in direct contact with pigs.

There are also some documented cases of person-to-person transmission.

In this sense, the UKHSA Indicated that “The source of the infection has not yet been determined.”“, whereby “remains under investigation”.

“We are working quickly to trace close contacts and reduce any possible spread. In accordance with established protocols, investigations are carried out to find out how the individual acquired the infection and assess whether there are more associated cases“, according to the note from the agency’s incident director, Meera Chand.

Likewise, your head veterinarian, Christine Middlemissassured that “specialized scientific and veterinary knowledge” is being provided to reinforce research into the UKHSA about this first case detected in Kingdom United.

“Pig farmers should also immediately inform their local veterinarian of any suspected Swine flu In yours flocks”added the expert.

Source: Elcomercio

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