Swine influenza

Therapeutic area
Infectious Disease
Rare disease
No

Definition
An acute viral respiratory infection caused by a strain of influenza virus which is endemic in swine (pigs). Rarely reported in humans prior to 2009, the disease is caused by a mutated strain of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus. It is highly contagious and spreads mainly through coughing and sneezing. Signs and symptoms include fever, chills, coughing, sore throat headache, muscle ache, and generalized weakness. Antiviral medications are most effective in the first two days of the illness.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Swine influenza
Therapeutic area
Infectious Disease

  • swine influenza
  • H1N1 Influenza
  • H1N1 Virus infection
  • H1N1 flu
  • Influenza A (H1N1)
  • Influenza A (H1N1) Virus infection
  • Swine influenza virus caused influenza
  • Swine influenza virus influenza
  • swine flu

Disease mechanisms
  • Acquired
Severity
Severe

  • Infectious Disease
  • Pulmonology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005812

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