SWINE FLU

 Swine flu is an viral infection

Caused by Influenza-A virus ---
H1N1.

 H1--- Haemaglutinin

 N1--- Neuraminidase

 It’s a glycoprotein.
 Swine flu is HIGHLY contagious
and communicable disease.

Transmission cycle

 Infected Pigs ----- to Humans

-------Spread among one human
other Humans.
 SYMPTOMS
 High grade fever
 Headache
 Chills
 Cough /Running nose
 sore throat
 Fatigue
 Vomiting
 Diarrhea
 Joint Pain/Muscle Pain
 CAUSE OF DEATH in Swine flu is due
to

 Acute Respiratory Failure

 Pneumonia
 Rapid Electrolyte
Imbalance
 Kidney Failure
PREVENTION OF TRANSMISSION
 Don’t get too close to people
who are Sick.
 Avoid Close Contact.
 Avoid Hand shakes with

infected person.
 High Personal Hygiene
 Avoid going to Crowded Places.
 Use mask In Crowded areas.
 Use separate handkerchiefs
 Visit your Doctor Immediately If any
Symptoms.

MODE OF TRANSMISSION OF INFECTION

 Coughing
 Sneezing
 Spitting

Spread of virus through air

 For DIAGNOSIS
THROAT culture SWABS are taken
and send to laboratory for
identification of virus.

TREATMENT:
 Vaccination against swine flu.

 Tab. Tamiflu. For 5 days and

other supportive treatment
 To maintain your BODY
IMMUNITY to fight against virus

 Take high protein Diet.

 IN MUMBAI visit designated
DIAGNOSTIC AND TREAMENT
CENTERS ONLY.

 T.TAMIFLU ----IS AVAILABLE

ONLY IN GOVERNMENT AND
MUNCIPLE HOSPITALS
THANK YOU