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In the [[2009 flu pandemic]], the [[2009 flu pandemic virus|virus]] isolated from patients in the United States was found to be made up of genetic elements from four different flu viruses – North American swine influenza, North American avian influenza, human influenza, and swine influenza virus typically found in Asia and Europe – "an unusually [[mongrelization|mongrelised]] mix of genetic sequences."<ref name="""NewSci-20090426-dn17025">"" {{cite web|url=http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17025-deadly-new-flu-virus-in-us-and-mexico-may-go-pandemic.html|title=Deadly new flu virus in US and Mexico may go pandemic|publisher=New Scientist|date=2009-04-26|accessdate=2009-04-26}}</ref> This new strain appears to be a result of [[reassortment]] of [[human influenza]] and [[swine influenza]] viruses, in all four different strains of subtype H1N1.


Preliminary genetic characterization found that the [[hemagglutinin (influenza)|hemagglutinin]] (HA) gene was similar to that of swine flu viruses present in U.S. pigs since 1999, but the [[neuraminidase]] (NA) and [[matrix protein]] (M) genes resembled versions present in European swine flu isolates. The six genes from American swine flu are themselves mixtures of swine flu, bird flu, and human flu viruses.<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/newsnight/susanwatts/2009/04/experts_concerned_about_potent.html|title=Experts concerned about potential flu pandemic|publisher=BBC|author=Susan Watts|date=2009-04-25}}</ref> While viruses with this genetic makeup had not previously been found to be circulating in humans or pigs, there is no formal national surveillance system to determine what viruses are circulating in pigs in the U.S.<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a5.htm|title=Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Two Children — Southern California, March–April 2009|date=2009-04-22|publisher=CDC MMWR}}</ref>
14,000 people died, but everyone lost their shit because it was supposed to be the end of the world.


In April 2009, an outbreak of [[Influenza-like illness]] occurred in Mexico and the USA; the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]] reported seven cases of novel A/H1N1 influenza. By April 24 it became clear that the outbreak of ILI in Mexico and the confirmed cases of novel influenza A in the southwest US were related and WHO issued a health advisory on the outbreak of "influenza like illness in the United States and Mexico". <ref>http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_04_24/en/index.html</ref>
In April 2009, an outbreak of [[Influenza-like illness]] occurred in Mexico and the USA; the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]] reported seven cases of novel A/H1N1 influenza. By April 24 it became clear that the outbreak of ILI in Mexico and the confirmed cases of novel influenza A in the southwest US were related and WHO issued a health advisory on the outbreak of "influenza like illness in the United States and Mexico". <ref>http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_04_24/en/index.html</ref>

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For the H1N1/09 virus strain responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic, see Pandemic H1N1/09 virus. For the 2009 pandemic of Influenza A(H1N1), see 2009 flu pandemic. For the 1918 pandemic of Influenza A(H1N1), see 1918 flu pandemic.
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Influenza A (H1N1) virus is a subtype of influenza A virus and was the most common cause of human influenza (flu) in 2009. Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans and cause a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a small fraction of all seasonal influenza. H1N1 strains caused a few percent of all human flu infections in 2004–2005.[1] Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza).

In June 2009, the World Health Organization declared the new strain of swine-origin H1N1 as a pandemic. This strain is often called swine flu by the public media. This novel virus spread worldwide and had caused about 17,000 deaths by the start of 2010. On August 10, 2010, the World Health Organization declared the H1N1 influenza pandemic over, saying worldwide flu activity had returned to typical seasonal patterns.[2]

Swine influenza

Swine influenza (also called swine flu, hog flu, or pig flu) is an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza virus. Swine influenza virus (SIV) is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs. As of 2009, the known SIV strains include influenza C and the subtypes of influenza A known as H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2, and H2N3.

Swine influenza virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide. Transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always lead to human influenza, often resulting only in the production of antibodies in the blood. If transmission does cause human influenza, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People with regular exposure to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection. The meat of an infected animal poses no risk of infection when properly cooked.

Pigs experimentally infected with the strain of swine flu that is causing the current human pandemic showed clinical signs of flu within four days, and the virus spread to other uninfected pigs housed with the infected ones.[3]

During the mid-20th century, identification of influenza subtypes became possible, allowing accurate diagnosis of transmission to humans. Since then, only 50 such transmissions have been confirmed. These strains of swine flu rarely pass from human to human. Symptoms of zoonotic swine flu in humans are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort. The recommended time of isolation is about five days.

Notable incidents

Spanish flu

Main article: 1918 flu pandemic

The Spanish flu, also known as la grippe, La Gripe Española, or La Pesadilla, was an unusually severe and deadly strain of avian influenza, a viral infectious disease, that killed some 50 to 100 million people worldwide over about a year in 1918 and 1919. It is thought to be one of the most deadly pandemics in human history.

The 1918 flu caused an unusual number of deaths, possibly due to it causing a cytokine storm in the body.[4][5] (The current H5N1 bird flu, also an Influenza A virus, has a similar effect.)[6] The Spanish flu virus infected lung cells, leading to overstimulation of the immune system via release of cytokines into the lung tissue. This leads to extensive leukocyte migration towards the lungs, causing destruction of lung tissue and secretion of liquid into the organ. This makes it difficult for the patient to breathe. In contrast to other pandemics, which mostly kill the old and the very young, the 1918 pandemic killed unusual numbers of young adults, which may have been due to their healthy immune systems mounting a too-strong and damaging response to the infection.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).

The term "Spanish" flu was coined because Spain was at the time the only European country where the press were printing reports of the outbreak, which had killed thousands in the armies fighting World War I. Other countries suppressed the news in order to protect morale.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).

Fort Dix outbreak

Main article: 1976 swine flu outbreak

In 1976, a novel swine influenza A (H1N1) caused severe respiratory illness in 13 soldiers with 1 death at Fort Dix, New Jersey. The virus was detected only from January 19 to February 9 and did not spread beyond Fort Dix.[7]

Russian flu

The 1977–1978 Russian flu epidemic was caused by strain Influenza A/USSR/90/77 (H1N1). It infected mostly children and young adults under 23 because a similar strain was prevalent in 1947–57, causing most adults to have substantial immunity. The virus was included in the 1978–1979 influenza vaccine.[8][9][10][11]

See also Influenza A virus subtype H2N2#Russian flu for the 1889–1890 Russian flu

2009 A(H1N1) pandemic

Illustration of influenza antigenic shift.
Main article: Pandemic H1N1/09 virus

In the 2009 flu pandemic, the virus isolated from patients in the United States was found to be made up of genetic elements from four different flu viruses – North American swine influenza, North American avian influenza, human influenza, and swine influenza virus typically found in Asia and Europe – "an unusually mongrelised mix of genetic sequences."[12] This new strain appears to be a result of reassortment of human influenza and swine influenza viruses, in all four different strains of subtype H1N1.

Preliminary genetic characterization found that the hemagglutinin (HA) gene was similar to that of swine flu viruses present in U.S. pigs since 1999, but the neuraminidase (NA) and matrix protein (M) genes resembled versions present in European swine flu isolates. The six genes from American swine flu are themselves mixtures of swine flu, bird flu, and human flu viruses.[13] While viruses with this genetic makeup had not previously been found to be circulating in humans or pigs, there is no formal national surveillance system to determine what viruses are circulating in pigs in the U.S.[14]

In April 2009, an outbreak of Influenza-like illness occurred in Mexico and the USA; the CDC reported seven cases of novel A/H1N1 influenza. By April 24 it became clear that the outbreak of ILI in Mexico and the confirmed cases of novel influenza A in the southwest US were related and WHO issued a health advisory on the outbreak of "influenza like illness in the United States and Mexico". [15] The disease then spread very rapidly, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 2,099 by May 7, despite aggressive measures taken by the Mexican government to curb the spread of the disease.[16]

On June 11, 2009, the WHO declared an H1N1 pandemic, moving the alert level to phase 6, marking the first global pandemic since the 1968 Hong Kong flu.[17]

On October 25, 2009 U.S. President Barack Obama officially declared H1N1 a national emergency[18]

A study conducted in coordination with the University of Michigan Health Service is scheduled for publication in the December 2009 American Journal of Roentgenology warning that H1N1 flu can cause pulmonary embolism, surmised as a leading cause of death in this current pandemic. The study authors suggest physician evaluation via contrast enhanced CT scans for the presence of pulmonary emboli when caring for patients diagnosed with respiratory complications from a "severe" case of the H1N1 flu.[19]

March 21, 2010 worldwide update by the U.N.'s World Health Organization (WHO) states that "213 countries and overseas territories/communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16,931 deaths." [20]

As of May 30, 2010 worldwide update by World Health Organization(WHO) more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18138 deaths. [21]

The research team of Andrew Miller MD showed pregnant patients are at increased risk.[22]

Notes

  1. ^ "CDC – Influenza (Flu): Weekly Report: Influenza Summary Update 20, 2004–2005 Season".
  2. ^ "CIDRAP News - WHO says H1N1 pandemic is over".
  3. ^ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090709201847.htm
  4. ^ Kobasa D, Jones SM, Shinya K; et al. (2007). "Aberrant innate immune response in lethal infection of macaques with the 1918 influenza virus". Nature. 445 (7125): 319–23. doi:10.1038/nature05495. PMID 17230189. {{cite journal}}: Explicit use of et al. in: |author= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Kash JC, Tumpey TM, Proll SC; et al. (2006). "Genomic analysis of increased host immune and cell death responses induced by 1918 influenza virus". Nature. 443 (7111): 578–81. doi:10.1038/nature05181. PMC 2615558. PMID 17006449. {{cite journal}}: Explicit use of et al. in: |author= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Cheung CY, Poon LL, Lau AS; et al. (2002). "Induction of proinflammatory cytokines in human macrophages by influenza A (H5N1) viruses: a mechanism for the unusual severity of human disease?". Lancet. 360 (9348): 1831–7. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(02)11772-7. PMID 12480361. {{cite journal}}: Explicit use of et al. in: |author= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Joel C. Gaydos and col. "Swine Influenza A Outbreak, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1976" (2006) Emerging Infectious Diseases vol.12 (1), January.
  8. ^ CNN interactive health timeline box 1977: Russian flu scare
  9. ^ Time magazine article Invasion from the Steppes published February 20, 1978
  10. ^ Global Security article Pandemic Influenza subsection Recent Pandemic Flu Scares
  11. ^ State of Alaska Epidemiology Bulletin Bulletin No. 9 – April 21, 1978 – Russian flu confirmed in Alaska
  12. ^ "" "Deadly new flu virus in US and Mexico may go pandemic". New Scientist. 2009-04-26. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  13. ^ Susan Watts (2009-04-25). "Experts concerned about potential flu pandemic". BBC.
  14. ^ "Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Two Children — Southern California, March–April 2009". CDC MMWR. 2009-04-22.
  15. ^ http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_04_24/en/index.html
  16. ^ http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_05_07/en/index.html
  17. ^ Blippitt (2009-06-11). "H1N1 Pandemic – It's Official". N/A.
  18. ^ "Obama declares swine flu a national emergency". The Daily Herald. 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
  19. ^ "Imaging Findings in a Fatal Case of Pandemic Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1)" (PDF).
  20. ^ http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/updates/en
  21. ^ http://www.who.int/csr/don/2010_06_04/en/index.html
  22. ^ http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/639422.html

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