Influenza type A H1N1 (Brisbane) is a highly contagious respiratory viral infection. During his very different from the common cold, which is less severe. This season is expected this strain of the virus, which is why it was included in the quadrivalent flu vaccine, which is grafted the population - adults and children. Until the beginning of the epidemic there are very few, the frequency of going to the doctor is already growing, so it is important to know about the virus as much as possible.
What is influenza A type H1N1 (Brisbane)?
Influenza virus is provoked, which is transmitted through the air contaminated with particles of saliva or mucus from the throat, bronchi, trachea or nose. There are three types of influenza virus: A, B and C. Influenza A more serious than B and C. This is the only type that is known to cause widespread outbreaks, plus to all this is the flu virus is always mutating and actively develops new strains. Around the world, every winter, anyway, there is a new strain of influenza A.
Along with infected people influenza A virus can infect animals, including birds (causing avian influenza) and fever (causing swine flu, H1N1). In some cases, these types of influenza (after mutation) can be transmitted to humans.
Symptoms of influenza A type H1N1 (Brisbane)
If you have the flu this type, you will have some or all of these symptoms:
· Fever and chills;
· Headache, and muscle aches;
· Feeling of tiredness and weakness;
· Sneezing and nasal congestion;
· Sore throat and cough.
Children may also be abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. While for a bit like a very bad cold, but the cold usually does not cause you complications. If your symptoms worsen, not improve, it is better to consult a doctor. You should also get help immediately if you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or confusion, or have developed vomiting.
treatment of influenza
If you have the flu, you probably will get better within a week or a little more, if you do not carry infection on his feet. It is important to stay home, get plenty of rest, lying in bed, and take light painkillers to ease the pain. It is useful to drink plenty of fluids, eat light food when you are hungry.
In some people, influenza can be severe and lead to such serious complications, such as pneumonia. Basically it can affect children at an early age (4-5 years old), the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic health problems. If that is the case, the treating physician may give you antiviral treatment (Tamiflu or Relenza) to reduce your symptoms and prevent complications.
Get a flu shot
It is important to take the flu vaccine each year to maintain adequate immunity, as it is gradually reduced after 3-4 months after the epidemic. In addition, in different years, different circulating strains of the virus from which the vaccine last year may not protect. So, this year the vaccine from four strains of influenza - two Type A (including H1N1 type Brisbane) and two type B
If you do get the flu, you will need to stay at home to prevent infection of others.
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