Presentation
As a blocking ELISA, when antibodies are present in the sample the anti-NP conjugate is blocked from binding to the NP antigen on the plate. [idexx.com]
Negative results indicate no detectable SIV is present. [diagnostics.zoetis.com]
Entire Body System
- Disability
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Psychiatrical
- Fear
To this day, Fukuda retains the fear that a similar pathogen could permanently make the jump to humans. [spiegel.de]
Treatment
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment and prevention of flu in adults and children. They are most effective when administered within two days of an infection. [rxlist.com]
CDC recommends the use of Oseltamivir or Zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses. [augustahealth.com]
Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed. [mountsinai.on.ca]
Learn more: Throat swab culture » Most cases of swine flu don’t require medication for treatment. You don’t need to see a doctor unless you’re at risk for developing medical complications from the flu. [healthline.com]
Epidemiology
This decision was based primarily on epidemiological data demonstrating human-to-human transmission and the ability of the virus to cause community-level outbreaks. [who.int]
Estimated epidemiologic parameters and morbidity associated with pandemic H1N1 influenza. CMAJ. 2009. DOI.10.150/cmaj.091807. [42.] Control of communicable diseases manual, 19th ed., pp. 317-318 [43.] [archbronconeumol.org]
Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [medlineplus.gov]
Antiviral agents prevent, shorten, and reduce the severity of flu. Antiviral agents used for treatment and prevention of swine flu are oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). [rxlist.com]
The best way to prevent swine flu is to get a yearly flu vaccination. [healthline.com]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this month said it is taking steps to prepare for the possible spread of H1N1 swine influenza viruses. [aha.org]
The 2009 outbreak of a new strain of swine flu killed between 157,000 and 575,000 people worldwide, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [euronews.com]