What is swine influenza virus?
Q: What is swine influenza virus?
A: Swine influenza virus is a type of virus that commonly infects pigs and can also infect humans and birds.
Q: What other names are used for swine flu?
A: Swine flu is sometimes referred to as SIV or swine flu.
Q: How does swine flu usually spread?
A: Normally, swine flu only spreads from person to person through close contact with pigs. However, it can also spread from one person to another.
Q: What are the symptoms of swine flu?
A: Symptoms of swine flu include fever, disorientation (not being clear-headed), stiffness of the joints, vomiting, and loss of consciousness. In some cases this can lead to death.
Q: How many different types or strains of swine flu exist?
A: There are five different types or strains of swine flu which are called H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2, and H2N3.
Q: Is there a vaccine available for protection against swine influenza virus?
A: Yes, there is a vaccine available for protection against certain strains of the virus such as H1N1 and H3N2.
