South Korea confirms its fourth case of African Swine Fever this year, prompting intensified measures to contain the disease among pig populations.
Swine Flu
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you''re safe this season.
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you''re safe this season.
‘#Swineflu not only affects humans but also poses a significant threat to the health and welfare of pigs, impacting agriculture and food production.’
What is Swine Fever?
This is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the African Swine Fever virus (ASFV), a large DNA virus belonging to the Asfarviridae family. ASF is known for causing severe hemorrhagic fever in domestic pigs and wild boar. Symptoms are similar to those of CSF and include high fever, weakness, loss of appetite, skin lesions, and internal bleeding. ASF is especially dangerous as there is no vaccine available, making control measures such as culling and strict biosecurity essential to prevent outbreaks.The government issued a 48-hour standstill order for pig farms and related facilities in the nearby region, Yonhap news agency reported.
ASF does not affect humans but is deadly to pigs. There is currently no vaccine or cure for the disease. The Ministry said the case will have a limited effect on the local pork market while calling on farms to thoroughly abide by the necessary quarantine steps.
Quiz Yourself on Swine flu
Swine flu is the infection of the influenza virus, H1N1, which infects the respiratory tract of pigs. The virus then mutates to become easily transmitted to humans. Symptoms of swine flu are similar to other influenza infections such as high fever, ...
Swine flu is the infection of the influenza virus, H1N1, which infects the respiratory tract of pigs. The virus then mutates to become easily transmitted to humans. Symptoms of swine flu are similar to other influenza infections such as high fever, ...
First Human Case of Rare Swine Flu Strain H1N2 Found in UK
Swine influenza A viruses, including subtypes H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2, are prominent among pigs and sporadically transmit to humans.
Swine influenza A viruses, including subtypes H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2, are prominent among pigs and sporadically transmit to humans.
New Research Brings Us Closer to a Long-lasting Swine Flu Vaccine
Researchers have achieved a significant milestone in their long-term study, bringing us closer to the development of an effective vaccine against swine flu.
Researchers have achieved a significant milestone in their long-term study, bringing us closer to the development of an effective vaccine against swine flu.
