New strain of swine flu detected in person for first time in UK (news.sky.com)

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[-] autotldr@lemmings.world 2 points 11 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

The person was diagnosed with the infection - influenza A(H1N2)v - as part of routine national flu surveillance after visiting their GP in North Yorkshire with breathing problems, it is understood.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it is monitoring the situation closely and is taking steps to increase surveillance within existing programmes involving GP surgeries and hospitals.

There have been a total of 50 human cases of influenza A(H1N2)v reported globally since 2005; but none of them are related genetically to this strain.

H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2 are major subtypes of swine flu A viruses in pigs and occasionally infect humans.

"In this case we are providing specialist veterinary and scientific knowledge to support the UKHSA investigation."

Pig-keepers have been urged to report any suspicion of swine flu in their herds to their local vet immediately.

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[-] janNatan@lemmy.ml 0 points 11 months ago

He made a full recovery, so there's that.

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