Gripe H1N1 (gripe porcina)
Otros nombres: 2009 H1N1, G5N, Gripe A, Gripe AH1N1, Gripe porcina, Influenza A, Influenza porcina
La gripe porcina es una infección causada por un virus. Se la llama así por un virus que los cerdos contraen. La gente, generalmente, no contrae esta gripe pero pueden darse infecciones. El virus es contagioso y puede diseminarse de persona a persona. Los síntomas de la gripe porcina son similares a los síntomas de la gripe común e incluyen fiebre, tos, picazón de garganta, dolor muscular, dolor de cabeza, escalofríos y fatiga.
Existen algunas medicinas antivirales que usted puede tomar para prevenir o tratar la gripe porcina. Actualmente, no hay vacuna contra esta gripe. Usted puede prevenir la propagación de gérmenes que causan enfermedades respiratorias como la gripe de esta manera:
Cúbrase su nariz y boca con un pañuelo cuando tosa o estornude. Tire el pañuelo a la basura una vez usado. * Lávese las manos con agua y jabón, sobre todo después de toser o estornudar. También puede alcohol en gel. * Evite tocarse los ojos, nariz o boca. Así se diseminan los gérmenes. * Trate de evitar el contacto con gente enferma. * Quédese en su casa y no vaya a trabajar o a la escuela si usted está enfermo.
Centro para el Control y Prevencion de Enfermedades
Israel FLU H1N1
Background
Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in March and April, 2009. Its thought that novel influenza A (H1N1) flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus, but it may also be spread by touching infected objects and then touching your nose or mouth. Novel H1N1 infection has been reported to cause a wide range of flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. In addition, many people also have reported nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
The first novel H1N1 patient in the United States was confirmed by laboratory testing at CDC on April 15, 2009. The second patient was confirmed on April 17, 2009. It was quickly determined that the virus was spreading from person-to-person. On April 22, CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to better coordinate the public health response. On April 26, 2009, the United States Government declared a public health emergency and has been actively and aggressively implementing the nations pandemic response plan.
Since the outbreak was first detected, an increasing number of U.S. states have reported cases of novel H1N1 influenza with associated hospitalizations and deaths. By June 3, 2009, all 50 states in the United States and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico were reporting cases of novel H1N1 infection. While nationwide U.S. influenza surveillance systems indicate that overall influenza activity is decreasing in the country at this time, novel H1N1 outbreaks are ongoing in parts of the U.S., in some cases with intense activity.
CDC is continuing to watch the situation carefully, to support the public health response and to gather information about this virus and its characteristics. The Southern Hemisphere is just beginning its influenza season and the experience there may provide valuable clues about what may occur in the Northern Hemisphere this fall and winter.
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Prevenir Y Reconocer Los Síntomas De La Gripe A H1N1by gripeatv2,604 views
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