Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Swine Flu and THeir Symptoms

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs.


CAUSES:
Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. 
fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Influenza viruses can be directly transmitted from pigs to people and from people to pigs. 

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