Cos’è la nuova influenza provocata da virus A(H1N1)?
La nuova influenza A(H1N1) è una infezione virale acuta dell’apparato respiratorio con sintomi fondamentalmente simili a quelli classici dell’influenza: febbre ad esordio rapido, tosse, mal di gola, malessere generale. Come per l’influenza classica sono possibili complicazioni gravi, quali la polmonite. I primi casi della nuova influenza umana da virus A(H1N1) sono stati legati a contatti ravvicinati tra maiali e uomo; il nuovo virus A(H1N1) è infatti un virus di derivazione suina. Nell’uomo infezioni da virus influenzali suini sono state riscontrate occasionalmente fin dagli anni …

E’ in arrivo un nuovo ceppo dell’influenza AH1N1 che sarebbe ben più aggressivo. L’allarme è stato lanciato dall’Organizzazione mondiale della sanità. Il nuovo virus potrebbe attaccare direttamente i polmoni anche di persone sane e potrà richiedere costosi trattamenti ospedalieri.
L’Oms ha avvertito ieri che il virus A/H1N1, che ha provocato circa 2.200 morti in 177 Paesi, è diventato il virus influenzale dominante nel mondo, soppiantando ormai quello dell’influenza stagionale. Secondo gli ultimi dati forniti dall’Organizzazione mondiale della Sanità, l’influenza A, dichiarata prima pandemia del 21mo secolo l’11 giugno scorso, ha ucciso almeno ‘2.185 …

Duminica seara, in judetul Neamt, autoritatile au confirmat ca doua persoane s-au imbolnavit. Este vorba despre o eleva de liceu si despre o femeie revenita recent din Italia.
Cele doua cazuri au fost anuntate dupa ce duminica Ministerul Sanatatii a declarat ca, numai in acest weekend 39 de persoane au fost depistate cu virusul AH1N1.
In prezent, bilantul bolnavilor de gripa noua este de peste 880, spun medicii.

41 de bolnavi depistati cu gripa noua in weekend
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An CBS reportage about symptoms of swine flu :

How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?
Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on the surface.
What kills influenza virus?
Influenza virus is destroyed by heat (167-212°F [75-100°C]). In addition, several chemical germicides, including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics), and alcohols are effective against human influenza viruses if used in proper concentration for a sufficient length of time.
*What if soap and water are not available …

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick? Oct 8
This season, there is a seasonal flu vaccine to protect against seasonal flu viruses and a 2009 H1N1 vaccine to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (sometimes called “swine flu”). A flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu infection. For information about the 2009 H1N1 vaccines, visit H1N1 Flu Vaccination Resources. For information about seasonal influenza vaccines, visit Preventing Seasonal Flu With Vaccination.
There are also everyday actions that …

What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
The symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, including 2009 H1N1 and have respiratory symptoms without a fever. Severe illnesses and deaths have occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.
How severe is illness associated with 2009 H1N1 flu virus?
Illness with 2009 H1N1 virus has ranged …

What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
2009 H1N1 (sometimes called “swine flu”) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway.
Why is 2009 H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”?
This virus was originally referred to as “swine …