How long after swine flu infection do symptoms start?

With in 24 Hrs.

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

State # of laboratory

confirmed cases

California 7 cases

Kansas 2 cases

New York City 8 cases

Ohio 1 case

Texas 2 cases

TOTAL COUNT 20 cases

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It has all you need to know about swines

What is swine flu?

It is a respiratory disease affecting pigs that is caused by type A influenza virus. Most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months, similar to influenza outbreaks in humans.

Does it affect humans?

Swine flu viruses very rarely affect humans. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. These cases commonly occur in people with direct exposure to pigs.

How does it spread to humans?

It spreads to humans mainly through contact with infected pigs.

Can people catch swine flu from eating pork?

There is currently no evidence to suggest that swine flu can be transmitted to humans from eating pork or pork products that have been thoroughly cooked.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of regular influenza. An early symptom is high fever, and this is followed by cough, sore throat, runny nose, and sometimes breathlessness a few days later.

How can the infections be diagnosed?

A respiratory specimen would be collected within the first four to five days of illness, when the infected person is most likely to be shedding the virus. However, some, especially children, may shed the virus for 10 days or longer.

What medications are available to treat the infection?

There are four different antiviral drugs that are licensed for use in Singapore: amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir.

While most swine flu viruses have been susceptible to all four drugs, the most recent swine flu viruses isolated from humans are resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. At this time, the US CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine flu viruses.

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The incubation time for swine flu is believed to be pretty short - 48-72 hours, and the virus seems to spread easily between people.

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The first confirmed death involved a woman who succumbed from swine flu April 13 in southern Oaxaca state.

apparently this is the list of where swine flu has hit i found on the website. they said if symptoms occur get medical help. but you know what people die from cancer, being hit by cars and buses, as long as you keep aware and stay clean hehe just look after yourself and dont let the media make it seem worse they are always so stupid:)

Mexico City

Imperial County, California

San Diego County, California

San Antonio, Texas

Long Island, New York

Queens, New York

Chappqua, New York

Kansas

New Zealand

just recently on MSN and the World Health Organization, they say that the swine flu virus can last up to seven days on a human, and they will not experience symptoms, and still pass the virus on. so about 2-7 days after a person is infected, will they experience symptoms

Read the information and guide on the link below for detailed information on Swine flu and howto protect against swine flu, including information about the N95 mask

Information and protection against Swine Flu

http://www.review-ninja.com/2009/04/swine-flu-prot...

I read it might have started as soon as February/March, supposedly a lot of people died in Mexico because of Pneumonia but I believe some cases were identified as swine flu.

I'm not sure though..

This gives a good outline of the symptoms and stuff of swine flu.

You might want to check out:

http://swine-flu-virus-symptoms.blogspot.com/ They have constantly updated info, questions and answers, and health concerns on the Swine Flu virus.

i got the swine flu and its been 2 days since i had it should i go to a hospital and im 14