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The CDC estimates that up to 80% of all infections, including flu, may be spread by hand contact. More than 200000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu complications, and about 36000 people die from flu-related causes every year. Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. As this virus spreads from person-to-person, it is sparking outbreaks of influenza-like illness in the United States and internationally. Its thought that novel …

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But as of today, the antiviral doses and schedules recommended for treatment of swine flu are the same as those recommended for seasonal influenza. Confirmed Cases In case of confirmed cases, antiviral treatments can include either …

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“The clinical treatment guidance now is much more in line with what we took with seasonal flu ,” CDC Acting Director Richard Besser said today. “The reason for that is that we have additional information in terms of severity. …

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News Article : Treat H1N1 Influenza Like Seasonal Flu, CDC Says

Swine flu won’t just disappear by itself, the only effective treatment for that virus is Tamiflu, yet recent reports suggest close to 50% of seasonal flu infections in the U.S. are resistant to Tamiflu now, so if the two viruses start …

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Natali Aziz, MD, is a specialist in both high-risk obstetrics and reproductive infectious diseases at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital at Stanford, and a clinical assistant professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. In this video, Aziz discusses whether or not pregnant women face specific risks associated with the H1N1 (swine flu) virus.

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Antivirals such as Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir), which are authorized in Canada, can be effective in the prevention or early treatment of influenza. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends limited use of antivirals to treat … H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) is a respiratory illness that causes symptoms similar to those of the regular human seasonal flu . Symptoms can be similar to seasonal flu and include headache, chills, cough followed by fever, …

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Dr. Phil Smith, a UNMC Infectious Disease Specialist, answers questions in this Ask UNMC Special Report demystifying H1N1. www.unmc.edu/askunmc

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