A Handbook to Swine Flu

Swine flu, also known as swine influenza, pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu or pig flu is a respiratory disease common in pig populations and occasionally transmits to humans, causing pandemics and many deaths. The most recent 2009 outbreak of H1N1, a new strain of the virus, caused widespread concern.

This Bright Hub guide is a library collection of well-researched articles that cover everything that you need to know regarding swine flu. The articles are written and edited by experts and professionals, and commented by people of all hues, making it the perfect place to gain information and clarify doubts.

Some of the issues covered in this guide include:

How is H1N1 Transmitted
Natural Treatment for Swine Flu
Dangers of H1N1

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The Mythical Swine Flu Blood Test Feeling sick? Don't ask your doctor for a swine flu blood test, because there isn't one. Here's what you need to know about the types of swine flu tests that do exist...	Study Guide: H1N1 Swine Flu Facts vs. Fictions Swine flu has become the latest health epidemic for the global world. As the flu spreads throughout the world, school communities are scrambling to provide valid information that separates...
Fast Facts about Swine Flu Swine flu is a serious disease that is sweeping the globe and is caused by several types of swine influenza virus. It is a major public health concern and the overwhelming majority...	Zoonotic Influenza: Crossing the Species Barrier How could swine flu or bird flu become transmissible from human to human? Get the facts on influenza zoonosis; the spread of influenza across the species barrier....

Study Guide: H1N1 Swine Flu Facts vs. Fictions

Swine flu has become the latest health epidemic for the global world. As the flu spreads throughout the world, school communities are scrambling to provide valid information that separates facts from fictions...

The Genetics of the 2009 Swine Flu (S-OIV)

The 2009 outbreak of swine flu, also called swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV), caused an international scramble to analyze the genes of the new virus. Understanding S-OIV genetics will allow...

The Mythical Swine Flu Blood Test

Feeling sick? Don't ask your doctor for a swine flu blood test, because there isn't one. Here's what you need to know about the types of swine flu tests that do exist, and who should be...

Fast Facts about Swine Flu

Swine flu is a serious disease that is sweeping the globe and is caused by several types of swine influenza virus. It is a major public health concern and the overwhelming majority of people who are infected...

Zoonotic Influenza: Crossing the Species Barrier

How could swine flu or bird flu become transmissible from human to human? Get the facts on influenza zoonosis; the spread of influenza across the species barrier....

The Genetics of the 2009 Swine Flu (S-OIV)

The 2009 outbreak of swine flu, also called swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV), caused an international scramble to analyze the genes of the new virus. Understanding S-OIV...

Who Discovered the Influenza Virus?

Influenza is an infectious disease that has probably plagued humans for thousands of years. Its symptoms were first described approximately 2,400 years ago....