The wonderful Peter Yang
Queensland Health Department talk about Swine Flu Symptoms
June 21st 2009 06:23
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of H1N1 Influenza A (Human Swine Influenza) are similar to those of seasonal influenza, including:
fever and any one of the following:
cough
sore throat
runny nose or
nasal congestion.
Some people have also reported diarrhoea and vomiting associated with Human Swine Influenza. Severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people.
Like seasonal flu, Human Swine Influenza may cause worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
Treatment
Antiviral medications such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (Relenza®) can be used in the treatment of Human Swine Influenza. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines which fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. Antiviral drugs work best if started soon after becoming sick (within 2 days of symptoms developing).
Antibiotics may be required for secondary bacterial infections such as pneumonia.
Health Outcome
Like seasonal flu, Human Swine Influenza in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe.
Serious complications such as pneumonia can occur. People with existing health problems may be at risk of these conditions worsening if they develop H1N1 Influenza A.
We encourage you to talk with health practitioners if you have any questions or concerns.
Please also take advantage of the prevention tips available on this website.
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The symptoms of H1N1 Influenza A (Human Swine Influenza) are similar to those of seasonal influenza, including:
fever and any one of the following:
cough
sore throat
runny nose or
nasal congestion.
Some people have also reported diarrhoea and vomiting associated with Human Swine Influenza. Severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people.
Like seasonal flu, Human Swine Influenza may cause worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
Antiviral medications such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (Relenza®) can be used in the treatment of Human Swine Influenza. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines which fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. Antiviral drugs work best if started soon after becoming sick (within 2 days of symptoms developing).
Antibiotics may be required for secondary bacterial infections such as pneumonia.
Health Outcome
Like seasonal flu, Human Swine Influenza in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe.
Serious complications such as pneumonia can occur. People with existing health problems may be at risk of these conditions worsening if they develop H1N1 Influenza A.
We encourage you to talk with health practitioners if you have any questions or concerns.
Please also take advantage of the prevention tips available on this website.
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