The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported this Monday that it has detected the first case of swine flu in a human being.
The contagion was detected during “a routine monitoring process” of the flu virus, after testing positive in a test carried out by this person’s doctor when presenting “respiratory symptoms”The UKHSA explained today in a statement.
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The note noted that the individual suffered a “mild illness” and that he “has fully recovered” from the H1N2 swine flu virus subtype.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom detects 1st human case of new form of swine flu H1N2
– Patient has mild illness and recovered without hospitalization.
– British Government notifies WHO and contact tracing to prevent virus spread.
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO) on its website, swine flu viruses generally do not infect humansalthough outbreaks have occasionally been reported in people in direct contact with pigs.
There are also some documented cases of transmission between people. In this sense, the UKHSA indicated that “the source of infection has not yet been determined”, so it “remains under investigation.”
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“We are working quickly to trace close contacts and reduce any possible spread. In accordance with established protocols, Investigations are carried out to find out how the individual acquired the infection and evaluate if there are more associated cases,” according to the note from the agency’s incident director, Meera Chand.
Likewise, its head veterinarian, Christine Middlemiss, He assured that “specialized scientific and veterinary knowledge” is being provided. to reinforce the UKHSA investigation into this first case detected in the United Kingdom.
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“Pig farmers should also immediately inform their local veterinarian of any suspected swine flu in their herds,” the expert added.
EFE
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