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A case of H1N1 virus (commonly known as swine flu) was confirmed in Islamabad on Saturday.
It was confirmed that a patient brought to the PIMS hospital in Islamabad a few days ago was infected with swine flu. According to hospital officials, the patient, 32-year-old Asma, resides in Abbottabad.
The patient's samples were sent to the National Institute of Health, which confirmed the presence of swine flu. She was confined in an isolated room.
What is swine flu?
In the spring of 2009, scientists recognized a particular strain of the flu virus called H1N1. This virus is actually a combination of viruses from pigs, birds and humans.
Related: the first swine flu case in 2019 in Islamabad
According to the World Health Organization, the signs and symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of infections caused by other strains of flu and may include:
- Fever (but not always)
- Chills
- Cough
- Irritated throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Red and watery eyes
- aches
- Headache
- Tired
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
Symptoms develop about one to three days after exposure to the virus. The virus spreads when you inhale contaminated droplets or transfer the live virus from a contaminated surface to your eyes, nose, or mouth. You can not catch swine flu by eating pork.
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