UK Detects , First Human Case , of New Swine Flu.
'Forbes' reports that the United Kingdom
has detected this year's first human case
of H1N2, otherwise known as swine flu. .
'Forbes' reports that the United Kingdom
has detected this year's first human case
of H1N2, otherwise known as swine flu. .
According to an alert issued by the U.K.,
the patient experienced mild symptoms
and has now fully recovered. .
However, health experts and officials remain on alert
ahead of another potential swine flu pandemic.
Since 2005, there have been 50 human
cases of A(H1N2)v detected globally. .
Since 2005, there have been 50 human
cases of A(H1N2)v detected globally. .
'Forbes' reports that the particular strain
detected in the U.K. is not genetically related
to strains previously detected in human patients.
We know that some diseases of animals
can be transferred to humans—which
is why high standards of animal health,
welfare, and biosecurity are so important, Christine Middlemiss, Chief veterinary officer of the U.K., via 'Forbes'.
We know that some diseases of animals
can be transferred to humans—which
is why high standards of animal health,
welfare, and biosecurity are so important, Christine Middlemiss, Chief veterinary officer of the U.K., via 'Forbes'.
According to the World Health Organization
(WHO), A(H1) influenza viruses are common
among pigs across most regions of the world. .
When these viruses make the leap to humans,
they are known as variant influenza viruses,
the most common of which are H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2.
In 2009, an H1N1 outbreak that began
in the United States quickly spread around
the world, killing at least 150,000 people globally.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the outbreak included nearly 70 million cases,
274,000 hospitalizations and 12,500 deaths in the U.S. .
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the outbreak included nearly 70 million cases,
274,000 hospitalizations and 12,500 deaths in the U.S.