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Swine Flu !

Swine Flu !. Dr AVK Raju. Plan. Problem statement The virus Mode of Spread Symptoms What to do Investigation Where to go Treatment Prevention. Problem statement. April 2009. Problem statement. 17 deaths so far in India (13 Aug 09). Imported Vs Local. The culprit.

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Swine Flu !

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  1. Swine Flu ! Dr AVK Raju

  2. Plan • Problem statement • The virus • Mode of Spread • Symptoms • What to do • Investigation • Where to go • Treatment • Prevention

  3. Problem statement..... April 2009

  4. Problem statement..... 17 deaths so far in India (13 Aug 09)

  5. Imported Vs Local

  6. The culprit..... • Influenza virus A (H1 N1) “It is a common cold virus”

  7. Virus.... • Influenza A (H1 N1) virus result of mutation of virus found in pigs • “Quadruple reassortant virus” • No harm in eating pork • Unlike in Bird Flu culling of pigs not warranted

  8. So, how does virus spread ? • Human to Human ! • Mode of spread: sneeze/cough • Contact (oro-nasal secretions)

  9. Virus goes to...

  10. Who are at risk ? • Children and young adults • Doctors and Para Medics • Chronic Diseases: Cancers, High BP, Diabetes, HIV, Pulm TB, Malnutrition • Other Occupations: crowded and dinghy places, ? Contact with pigs

  11. Age wise...

  12. Incubation period • 1 to 2 days • 1 day prior to development of illness to 7 - 10 days Period of infectivity

  13. Symptoms...

  14. Symptoms... No…. not these !

  15. Symptoms

  16. Emergency Warning Signs - Children • Fast breathing or trouble breathing • Skin developing bluish discolouration • Not eating or drinking properly • Excessive Irritability • Flu recurs with fever and worsened cough • Fever with rash

  17. Emergency Warning Signs - Adults • Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath • Chest or Abdominal pain • Sudden dizziness • Confusion • Severe or persistent cough

  18. What to do ? • Protection • Consult Doctor immediately

  19. Investigations... • Investigation and treatment – “Govt designated centres & Govt approved private hospitals” • Investigations • Real Time PCR • Viral Culture, Virus Genome Sequencing • Four fold rise in Swine Flu Influenza A (H1 N1) virus specific neutralising Antibodies

  20. Govt Authorised Hospitals

  21. Medicine ? • It is a treatable condition • Drug of choice – Tamiflu(Oseltamivir) - Relenza (Zanamivir) • Prophylaxis - ..... till 10 days post exposure • Do not take medicine unless advised by Doctor !

  22. बाबा रामदेव कीज्ञान वाणी ….. ५ से ८ तुलसी के पत्ते + ३० बेल के पत्ते + १ चोट्टा चमच कलि मिर्च, ४लीटर पानी में ३० मिनट के लिए उबालें  इस मिश्रण का १ कप दिन में २ बार पियें  आपको Swine Flu कभी नहीं होगा !

  23. Vaccine... ETA - Oct ‘09

  24. Prevention • One arm’s distance from indl with resp infection • Sick pers – isolation for 7 days • Used tissues – proper disposal • Plenty of rest/sleep • Plenty of water • Good nutritious food • Linen used by sick – proper laundry Avoid hand shake, just say hello !

  25. Prevention… • Gargling • Blowing nose hard • Drinking warm fluids • Jal neti, Sutra neti… if you can • Swabbing nostrils with warm salt water solution • Vit C (Citrus fruits, Amla ) • Chavanprash

  26. Prevention

  27. Proper hand wash

  28. Travel precautions...

  29. What helps.... Wear Mask

  30. Never hesitate to consult...

  31. Remember.... Best treatment to any disease is... ... PREVENTION !

  32. Do not panic.....

  33. Last but not the least.... Pass the information

  34. Questions......

  35. Thank you HURRY UP Let us out! ‘Rex’ just sneezed, I think he has ‘Swine Flu’

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