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Swine Flu: Guidelines and treatmentBY: David Prakash Kumar | Category: Health and Fitness | Post Date: 2009-07-03
Swine flu is on the rise in many parts of the world, though not on a rapid scale. The spread has been controlled by appropriate health education and other measures. In spite of this, there are chances of the spread of the infection. The possibility of swine flu virus infection in patients with fever and respiratory symptoms should be considered if The person has traveled to an area where human cases of swine fever have been identified. This includes all the countries that have had any number of affected people. Especially North America, as this was the place that is more affected. The person has been in contact with ill persons from affected areas seven days prior to the onset of their illness. This is because the symptoms are usually visible at least seven days after the exposure to the condition. Once swine flu is suspected respiratory swab testing should be done. This helps in diagnosing the condition. Management of infected cases: General: Separation of the case from others in a single room until symptoms free. Even suspected people should be quarantined. This will help to prevent the spread. Follow respiratory hygiene. Antiviral treatment: Taking Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) 75 mg twice daily for 5 days can make the illness milder and recovery faster. It could also prevent serious complications. It is best started within two days of onset of symptoms. Vaccine: There is no vaccine currently available. Since it is a virus recently identified, there has been little time for the scientists to get a vaccine ready. Guidelines for the public 1. Over nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. This practice is good even during other times, when there are chances of infection spreading to other people. 2. Wash hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. This will wash away the micro organisms and prevent the spread. 3. Avoid close contact (6 feet distance) with sick people affected by the virus. This is for all those who are not health professionals who have had training to treat swine flu affected patients. 4. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands 5. If sick with flu stay away from work / school to avoid infecting others. Also it is better to consult a physician as early as possible. 6. Remember, the earlier you seek treatment, the better. It will prevent spread of the infection to your loved ones and also to the others. When these guidelines are followed, the disease is completely curable and the patient becomes symptom free. Article Source: http://www.saching.com About Author / Additional Info: I am a physiotherapist by profession. A writer by interest. I take up freelance assignments for various websites and blogs. Comments are welcome at prakashdavid@rediffmail.com Additional Articles: * My academic journey so far ... * Driving safely during monsoon * Health benefits of lemon: Healing power of plants * Health benefits of lemon: Healing power of plants * Communism in America Does this article violate or infringe on your copyright ? It is a violation of our terms for authors to submit content which they did not write and claim it as their own. If this article infringes on your copyrights, then use our Contact us form with the detailed proof of infringement along with the offending article's title, URL and writer name. If you do not hear back from us then contact us again in another 10 days. Thank you. Comments on this article: (0 comments so far) * Additional comments are now closed for this article *
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