{{B}} Slater{{/B}} Swine influenza (also called swine
flu, hog flu, and pig flu) refers to influenza caused by those strains of
influenza virus, called swine influenza virus (SIV), that usually infect pigs.
Swine influenza is common in pigs in the Midwestern United States (and
occasionally in other states), Mexico, Canada, South America, Europe (including
the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Italy), Kenya, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and
other parts of eastern Asia.{{B}} Mike Smith{{/B}}
Transmission of swine influenza virus from pigs to humans is not common
and properly cooked pork poses no risk of infection. When transmission results
in influenza in a human, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People who work with
pigs, especially people with intense exposures, are at risk of catching swine
flu. Rarely, these strains of swine flu can pass from human to human. In humans,
the symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of
influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever, sore throat, muscle
pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort.{{B}}
Baker{{/B}} The 2009 flu outbreak in humans, known as "swine
flu", is due to a new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 that contained
genes most closely related to swine influenza. The origin of this new strain is
unknown, however, and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) reports
that this strain has not been isolated in pigs. This strain can be transmitted
from human to human, and causes the normal symptoms of influenza.{{B}}
Bob David{{/B}} If a person becomes sick with swine flu,
antiviral drugs can make the illness milder and make the patient feel better
faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment,
antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sic (within 2 days of
symptoms). Beside antivirals, palliative care, at home or in hospital, focuses
on controlling fevers and maintaining fluid balance. However, the majority of
people infected with the virus make a full recovery without requiring medical
attention or antiviral drugs.{{B}} Tom Brown{{/B}} In the
US, on April 27, 2009, the FDA issued Emergency Use Authorizations to make
available Relenza and Tamiflu antiviral drugs to treat the swine influenza virus
in cases for which they are currently unapproved. The agency issued these EUAs
to allow treatment of patients younger than the current approval allows and to
allow the widespread distribution of the drugs, including by non-licensed
volunteers.{{I}} Now match each of the persons to the appropriate
statement. Note: there are two extra statements.{{/I}}{{B}}
Statements{{/B}}
A. Swine influenza is common in pigs all over United States, Mexico,
Canada, South Africa, Europe, Kenya, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and other
parts of eastern Asia.
B. It is risky for people intensively exposed to the work with pigs.
C. The origin of the new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 is
unknown yet.
D. Transmission of swine influenza virus from pigs to humans is very
common.
E. Some drugs are still unapproved to treat the swine influenza virus.
F. Antiviral drugs work best to the patients within 2 days of
symptoms. G. A brief introduction of Swine
influenza.