PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 VIRUSConfirmed cases of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus, commonly called 'swine flu', which originated in Mexico around March 18, 2009, have now occurred in many additional countries. Several deaths have been associated with this outbreak.
Since then health ministers from the 193 WHO countries member has been discused about this Influenza Pandemic Preparedness including sharing the information about the Swine Flu Virusses, The Influenza Treatment , and access to H1N1 Vaccines .
Symptoms of PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 virus
Most cases have occurred in previously health young adults aged 25-44 years old or older adults with chronic underlying conditions such as diabetes, tuberculosis or cardiovascular diseases.
Groups that appear to be at increased risk for severe disease and death from infection include persons with asthma, pregnant women and chronic conditions such as morbid obesity [ref WHO].
Clinical symptoms :
High fever, cough, headache, ocular pain, body aches, shortness of breath, chills and fatigue. Diarrhea and vomiting may or may not be present.
Rapid progression of symptoms to severe respiratory distress may occur within 5 days.
A high proportion of cases in Mexico have required mechanical ventilation.
Since these Health News becomes International Health Issues Laboratory testing has found the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir and resistant to amantadine and rimantidine, although isolated cases of resistance have occurred.
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