loading...| Preferred Name |
swine influenza |
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| Synonyms |
Swine influenza virus influenza H1N1 Influenza Influenza A (H1N1) Virus infection swine flu H1N1 flu Swine influenza virus caused influenza Influenza A (H1N1) H1N1 Virus infection |
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| Definitions |
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. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0005460 |
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Swine influenza virus influenza H1N1 Influenza Influenza A (H1N1) Virus infection swine flu H1N1 flu Swine influenza virus caused influenza Influenza A (H1N1) H1N1 Virus infection |
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swine influenza |
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MONDO:0005460 |
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swine influenza |
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| textual 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. |
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