What Do You Know About INFLuenza A (H1N1)

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    Practicing good handwashing, covering your cough or sneeze with tissue, and not touching eyes, nose, or mouth can reduce the chance of infection.

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Influenza, a virus causes influenza in birds and some mammals, some isolates of which can potentially cause severe disease in both domestic poultry and, rarely, in humans. What do you know about it? Let’s find out.

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    Eating pork or pork products such as bacon or ham will cause Influenza A (H1N1)

    • True

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    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Eating pork or pork products such as bacon or ham does not cause Influenza A (H1N1). Influenza A (H1N1) is caused by a specific strain of the influenza virus, not by consuming pork. The virus is primarily spread through respiratory droplets from infected individuals. It is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly and getting vaccinated, to prevent the spread of the virus.

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    Influenza A (H1N1) is always fatal.

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    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Influenza A (H1N1) is not always fatal. While it can cause severe illness and even death in some cases, the majority of people who contract H1N1 experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without complications. Fatalities are more common in individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that Influenza A (H1N1) is always fatal.

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    An infected person is contagious only after symptoms of the flu begin to show.

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    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    This statement is false. An infected person can be contagious even before symptoms of the flu begin to show. In fact, it is possible for someone to spread the flu to others up to one day before they start experiencing any symptoms. This is why it is important to practice preventive measures such as frequent handwashing and wearing masks, especially during flu seasons, to reduce the spread of the virus.

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    Wearing a mask will prevent infection.

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    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Wearing a mask alone does not guarantee prevention of infection. While masks can help reduce the spread of respiratory droplets that may contain the virus, they are not foolproof and should be used in conjunction with other preventive measures such as social distancing and hand hygiene. The effectiveness of masks also depends on factors like the type of mask, proper usage, and the overall adherence to public health guidelines. Therefore, it is not accurate to claim that wearing a mask will completely prevent infection.

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    H1N1 can live outside the human body for 24 hours.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    H1N1, also known as the swine flu, cannot live outside the human body for 24 hours. It is a respiratory virus that primarily spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus is not able to survive for long periods of time on surfaces or in the air. Therefore, the statement is false.

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