Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Outbreaks of new flu strains in 2009


Outbreaks of new flu strains in 2009 the global outbreak of type A influenza virus H 1 N 1 strains new Or generally called "swine flu" outbreak was started since April 2552 onwards, although the virus contains a combination of genes of human influenza virus in poultry and swine influenza virus with swine address. Sierra Red. One of the strange manner in which HIV is an N a rarely contact to elderly people aged over 60 years.


The new flu strain is found first in the state of Veracruz. Mexico And there is evidence that the disease outbreak has been a long time since the previous month will be officially certified. Although the Mexican government is trying to stop the outbreak by closing government buildings and many private and even. Infection outbreaks quickly, but also around the world. And on 11 June 2552 the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the level of the spread of infection. "Epidemic around.


Near the 2009 flu disease that you should know


Situation of influenza in 2009, while this is still mutiny over the world. Many other countries can not control. The number of infections increasing every day. Although casualties may not be very serious and unlikely as Sa ×'s disease or avian flu in 2009, but it is spread from person to person easily.


2009 is a cold called a science that A/H1N1 avian pig breeding new Influenza infection, a new Never met before. Caused by genetic changes. The swine flu and avian influenza May be accessed in the pig as contagion Later in the pig cells are two types of virus attacks.


Genetic contamination between the unit division. Until the virus is a new breed. This normally will install directly from those who experience only pork. Without contacting consumption among albeit this virus from person to person contact through coughing, sneezing and touching of objects to share similar to the spread of ordinary flu.


Tuesday, August 24, 2010

How to prevent flu in 2009.


Guidance for the general public.

1. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Or use alcohol gel to clean hands.

2. Do not use straw cup water spoon restaurant napkin towel handkerchief with others

3. Do not associate closely with patients with flu symptoms.

4. Maintain strong health. By eating a nutritious drink plenty of water for sufficient sleep. And exercise regularly.

5. Should be avoided in places where people are crowded and ventilation is not good for a long time unnecessarily.

6. Follow the instructions other Department of Health closely


Advice for cold or flu patients.

1. If there are no serious medical conditions such as high fever, not eating and has no absorption. Symptoms can be treated by self at home. No need to go to the hospital. Paracetamol should be used to reduce fever. (Do not use aspirin), sleeping enough. And drink plenty of water.

2. Temporary stop learning until they healed. And avoid close associate. Or objects with others.

3. Wear a mask when you need them with others. Handkerchief or tissue mouth and nose every time I sneeze.

4. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Or use alcohol gel to clean hands. Especially after coughing, sneezing.

5. If there is severe respiratory distress, such as breathlessness, vomiting, very tired absorption should see a doctor immediately.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Drugs and vaccines for new strains of the flu in 2009


There are flu antiviral drugs, the two groups. 1. Adamantanes amantadine name and generic drugs are remantadine. 2. Drugs inhibit enzyme Common names include neuraminidase drug oseltamivir (mixture tablets) and zanamivir (drug inhalation spray).

Oseltamivir is sold in Thailand in its trade name Tamiflu, and Roche GPO-A-Flu's Government Pharmaceutical Organization zanamivir in the trade name Relenza drug company GlaxoSmithKline is the second type of new drugs to be used in hospitals. And prescribing by specialists only.

Typically, drugs are indicated for major for the treatment or prevent influenza (H3N2) and physicians can take oseltamivir and zanamivir used to treat or prevent avian flu (H5N1) and influenza strains of the new 2009 (H1N1) An. due to a virus strain similar.

Reports of resistance of influenza virus (H3N2), which makes the treatment ineffective, however, viruses from patients is a new flu strain in 2009 in the U.S. and Mexico. Also respond to oseltamivir and zanamivir are good (for work) but are resistant to the drugs amantadine and remantadine does not work, so the latter two drugs are not suitable to be used in the treatment Drug reduces the severity of the flu and reduce the duration of illness. In the case of treatment Drugs will be effective if the dose as soon as possible after symptoms of illness not exceeding 48 hours (two days) after I receive medication during this time may be the result of treatment is not good enough.

U.S. Center of Disease Control (CDC) has recommended oseltamivir and zanamivir for the prevention and treatment of new influenza strains in 2009 by the discretion of physicians. That decision based on clinical and epidemiological. Including evaluating the potential hazards of drug use compared to the benefits received.

Need to take medicine to prevent or not? Determine whether these drugs are prescribed to provide only Patients can not purchase your own use. The medication works to prevent about 70% to 90% in principle no need to exclude certain medicines to prevent such cases only.
1. People who are close to patients has been confirmed that the H1N1 flu strain on new And the people who are at high risk to severe complications if infected with influenza major chronic diseases, including some who are aged 65 years or more children under 5 years and pregnant women. The doctors will consider, as appropriate.
2. Medical personnel who are not properly protected during the close. Patients confirmed that infection. Or patients may be infected. (Wait for the laboratory confirmation) or patients suspected to be infected. (Who is returning from areas with outbreaks).

Ya need to keep on re jar? Drug therapy is the first in patients infected with influenza to attend. Treatment in hospital Patients at high risk for complications if infected with the flu. Subject to the discretion of physicians.

Influenza vaccine is currently available injections to prevent new strains of influenza in 2009 or not?
There are currently no vaccines to prevent new strains of influenza in 2009 directly in humans. Only swine flu vaccine used in pork, which can not only apply to people and no evidence that influenza vaccine in humans can be. Used to prevent a new flu strain in 2009 or not, because a vaccine produced by different strains.

And the influenza vaccine strains or the new 2009?
There are scientists in various countries to speed up vaccine research for New flu strain in 2009 due to new virus strains that have not had outbreaks before. This may take at least 5-6 months after infection as the cause of the outbreak in clear

กลับมาระบาดอีกครั้งกับไข้หวัด 2009


แม้เวลาจะผ่านไปแล้ว 1 ปี แต่ไข้หวัด 2009 ก็ยังสามารถกลับมาระบาดใหม่อีกครั้งในปีนี้ ซึ่งตั้งแต่ 3-4 เดือนที่ผ่านมา ได้ตรวจพบผู้ที่เป็นไข้หวัด 2009 มาแล้วหลายหลาย ทั้งที่เป็นดารานักแสดง หรือประชาชนทั่วไป ดังนั้นหากท่านมีอาการที่คล้ายหรือบ่งบอกว่า ท่านอาจจะเป็น ไข้หวัด 2009 ท่านก็รีบควรเข้าไปพบแพทย์อย่างเร่งด่วน เพื่อความปลอดภัยของท่าน
แม้ปัจจุบันจะมีวัคซีนป้องกันไข้หวัด 2009 แล้วแต่ประชาชนส่วนใหญ่ก็ยังไม่ได้รับารฉีดวัคซีนไข้หวัด 2009 เนื่องมาจากประชาชนส่วนใหญ่คิดว่า ไข้หวัด 2009 นั้นได้เลิกระบาดในประเทศไทยไปแล้ว
ทางที่ดีที่สุด ท่านควรศึกษาถึงโรงไข้หวัด 2009 ให้เข้าใจและเมื่อเจออาการที่คล้ายว่าจะเป็นไข้หวัด 2009 ก็ควรจะรีบพบแพทย์โดยด่วนที่สุด

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