Symptoms Swine Flu
The swine flu or influenza A(H1N1) is spreading and right now there is no vaccine available. But the use of medicines like oseltamivir or zanamivir (recommended by the CDC) can prevent and treat the infection with the swine influenza viruses. The antiviral drugs are prescription medicines that keep the viruses from reproducing in the body.
For further information watch the following video published by the CDC or go to video about the symptoms and the treatment of swine flu to read the transcript of the video:
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of regular flu (see list below). If you are worried about your symptoms (especially after contact with infected people), contact your health care provider. Your doctor will decide if influenza testing or treatment is necessary.
The symptoms of swine flu are identical to the symptoms of regular influenza:
- cough
- fever
- sore throat
- runny nose
- headache
- body aches
- chills
- fatigue
The following symptoms have also been reported in some cases:
- diarrhea/diarrhoea
- nausea
- vomiting
- pneumonia
- respiratory failure
When you experience one of the following warning signs, you need urgent medical attention:
Children:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin color
- Fever with a rash
- Not drinking enough
- Not interacting or not waking up
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Adults:
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
Video-interview with swine-flu-victims
References:
http://www.cdc.gov
http://www.who.int
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza-Epidemie_in_Mexiko_2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swine_influenza
Symptoms Swine Flu