swine flu presentation by nikita jain. r

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• Swine Flu Awareness Project - Presentation and discussions with general public

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2. What is swine influenza (flu)?
Swine flu is a respiratory infection caused by a virus that is usually found in pigs.
Swine influenza virus (SIV)refers to influenza cases that are caused by orthomyxovirusendemic to pig population.
Classified as 1 of the various subtypes of genus influenza virus A..
3. MAP of H1N1 SWINE FLU
4. Spanish Pandemic influenza in 1918
5. Causative Agent :-
H1N1 a novel mutated reassorted virus ofavian and human influenza viral strain.
6. Structure of H1N1 Virus
7. How do humans get exposed?

  • Mostcommonly, cases occur in persons with direct exposure

to pigs

  • e.g.- children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry.