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SWINE INFLUENZA- Can it be cured?
Posted by: | CommentsSo far many medical research centres have worked upon the Swine Influenza, whether it can be cured or not. So far all the researches have revealed that the disease is curable with the help of prompt treatment. Certain drugs have been tested to check their efficacy regarding the treatment. The centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that this flu can be treated very early, if caught, with two of the antiviral medications, Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) and Relenza (Zanamivir). These must be taken within 48 hours after the first symptom recognised for better results.
Currently there are four types of antiviral drugs available and are licensed for use in the US, Amantadine, Oseltamivir, Rimantadine and Zanamivir. It must be noted that these drugs do not prevent us from getting the disease but they only lessen the symptoms and produce antibodies which remain after the disease has gone and prevent countering any other disease.
The CDC and World Health Organisation are working upon a new task which is based upon producing a vaccine which can prevent Swine Influenza. The Drug Manufacturers are already in the process and have been provided with required material used in the manufacturing. It has been suggested that the vaccine will be available by this summer (2009).Though the flu can be dealt with common antiviral drugs as soon as the early symptoms appear.
However, other measures should also be taken, like, drinking fluids, which help in dehydration which, in a viral attack, is likely to take place. Sports drinks can also be beneficial. Proper diet with supplements such as vitamin C, hydration and proper rest help boost the immune system and are also necessary.
Another precaution according to the medical experts is that Aspirin is to be avoided by the infected people under the age of 18 due to the risk of Reyes Syndrome.
A major problem encountered while treating viral infections is that the viruses can continue to mutate and adjust its protein coating through series of chemical reactions and render the anti-viral medication ineffective. Thus symptomatic relief achieved by supportive therapy is of a greater value since it strengthens the hosts own immune system.
Ongoing research will surely come up with an effective treatment to counter the curse of swine flu within the next few years to come.
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Swine Influenza- Introduction to the Mysterious Disease
Posted by: | CommentsThe phenomenon of swine flu, which is commonly found in pigs, is H1N1 virus. The consequences become severe when this bug invades human means and it then is known as a pandemic virus. This agonizing deadly disease has shaken many countries recently.
It is a respiratory track infection, which spreads from person to person. The early symptoms may be dealt with local drugs but if such measures aren't taken the disease may show its deadly moves. Early diagnose is based on the symptoms which can be high fever, body aches, headaches, cough, runny nose, fatigue or tiredness, diarrhoea and/or vomiting.
The spreading of this virus is similar to the common human flu i.e. from one person to another. Care must be taken that the person infected from this particular illness is to be kept away from other individuals. There had not been many cases and only those individuals were infected who had close exposure to pigs.
Recent studies had shown that this virus is not having any relation to the appetizing meal (pork). So the lovers who can not bare the sight of pork being abandoned shouldn't give up as it is safe to have the scrumptious meal.
Unlike most recent years, in which one or two cases of human swine flu were reported in the United States, at least 40 cases of swine flu in humans were reported as of April 27, 2009-the date CDC declared the issue a public health emergency.
The global outbreak had also alerted medical research centres and antiviral flu drugs have been identified, like Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir) are available to the chaos creator. These drugs are to be taken within limit as they are not prescribed for the common viral infections. Other precautions are vital in order to prevent this virus spreading rapidly. So far, this virus has been shunned by the South Asian countries but they must be aware by the facts that if this bug erupts conspicuously, it could hardly be treated.
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