A flu virus, the fever to the health in the world to contain the outbreak of growth. One-fifth of the inhabitants of Mexico for the most densely populated city wore masks to protect against viruses, Mexico seems to be the epicenter of the epidemic. Where were 103 deaths for the swine flu today with much more to be feared in the background. The Department of Health of Mexico said 1614 cases have been documented.

So far, however, only 18 deaths in Mexico have been ruled out by laboratory tests after the virus of bird flu and swine fever, the World Health Organization as such.

In the United States have been improved with a view to a possible swine flu epidemic virus after 20 cases were the first cases of the virus was detected in Canada, on Sunday - six light.

Swine influenza or flu is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract, usually found only in pigs. It is caused by an influenza virus of type A outbreaks occur in pigs in the whole year. Strain is a new variant of the H1N1 virus, which is a mixture of animal and human versions.

Normally, the swine flu virus is on the person, the animals which it contains, but if the spread of bird flu from person to person, you can mutate, thus difficult to fight because people have no natural immunity.

The symptoms resemble flu community. , With fever, lethargy, anorexia, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Learn more about the swine flu, and dealing with the link below.

The swine influenza virus, when infected person coughs or sneezes on another person. People can become infected by touching something with the flu virus and then touching the mouth, nose or eyes.

Call for a "health emergency of international significance" of the World Health Organization (WHO) is very worried. The WHO has also said that the urgency for public health is an accident or the imminent risk of a disease or health from bioterrorism, an outbreak or the spread of disease or death from infectious or toxic substances that are serious threats for a large number of people.

Protection against swine flu?

Advice from experts on health, follow the instructions for the correct direction: to wash hands, stay home so bad and to listen to their local health authorities. The opinion of the Committee on the situation as "very frequent washing of hands is one thing, we have again and again and is an effective means of reducing the transmission of the disease." He also advises: "If you are sick, it is very important that people remain at home. If your child is sick, fever and flu, as the disease can not go to school. And if you are sick, you do not have to an airplane or other public transport to travel. These things are the personal responsibility to try to soften the impact. "

The symptoms of swine influenza

It is also noted that the symptoms of swine flu is quite general and not specific. "So many things can cause these symptoms. It is a dilemma," says one doctor interviewed by CNN. "It is a challenge that we face. There is no test to a physician that the person making the swine flu." It was found that most people with bird flu swine fever is a set of principles about the fever. It is also frequently seen, dizziness, vomiting and physical pain, in the community, sneezing, headaches and other symptoms of colds.

If you notice the early onset of illness and physical pain, vomiting and dizziness should consult their doctor immediately. Although it is highly unlikely that the swine flu virus, you should take medical confirmation just to be sure.

The virus of classical influenza pandemic could be very dangerous epidemic or any other on the street. The leaders in the health sector to identify where the virus, how it is transmitted and it is soft and sometimes fatal for others. Within half an hour. Their hands to wash, make sense and are alert to the signs and symptoms of swine flu. Ask your doctor if any unusual symptoms, such as the flu.