Global Cases of Swine Flu
Few days back Bird flu, SARS and today's hot topic is Swine flu (Influenza-A (Hini) the deadly disease shaking the complete globe
. The virus is spreading dangerously world wide.
Global Cases of Swine Flu
The reports as on 24th June 2009 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Health Protection Agency (HPA)
* Mexico stands first by reporting 116 death cases.
* America stands second by scoring 87 death cases.
* 105 countries world wide reported Swine flu cases.
* What more, the global number of confirmed swine flue cases till now 55, 867.
* The swine flu alert level from the World Health Organization (WHO) remains at Phase 5 which means there is human-to-human spread of the virus in at least two countries in the same region. From 17th June 2009 the alert level gone to final phase-Phase 6.
Causative Organism : Influenza-A (HINI) virus also known as Swine flu virus.
Mode of Spreading :
* Pigs spread their own strains of influenza to humans after contact with them.
* The new strain of virus is a mix of pig viruses with some human and bird viruses.
* Swine flu viruses spread through uncovered coughs and sneezes.
Symptoms
As per World Health Organization People infected with the virus have symptoms that include:
* Fever
* Cough
* sore throat
* Muscle and joint pain
* Shortness of breath
* Headache
* Chills
* Fatigue
* One may have also have diarrhea and vomiting.
Flu Pandemics over Last 100 years
Pandemic Year Influenza A Deaths
Virus (est)
subtype
Spanish flu 1918-19 HINI 50 million
Asain flu 1957 H2N2 2 million
Hong Kongflu 1968-69 H3N2 1 million
1976 swine flue outbreak, 1977-Russian flu, all caused by the HINI subtype, 1918 pandemic in humans, 1976- U.S. outbreak, 1988-zoonosis, 1998- US outbreak in swine, 2007, Philippine outbreak in swine, 2009 outbreak in humans.
Home Remedy
Hence Swine flu is spreading without giving a warning, so we should alert with some herbal/home remedies. We may take these as prophylaxis or treatment purpose.
* The best remedy to cure influenza would be to have plenty of fluids.
* Anise/Ginger/garlic/basil leaves/fenugreek seed's tea stimulates mucus secretion in lungs & throat.
* Boneset - Expectorant.
* Catnip - Tea relieves fever & digestive upset, relaxing effect.
* Cayenne - Added to fresh orange juice or soup to relieve congestion and increase mucus flow.
* Echinacea and lemon Juice - Immune stimulant that relieves major flu symptoms.
* Elderberry - Prevents infections and shortens duration of flu.
* Ephedra - Opens bronchial passages.
* Garlic - Is an antibacterial that prevents infection. Eaten raw or taken in capsules.
* Ginger - A tea made by steeping the fresh, chopped root in boiling water for 20 minutes is used to soothe throat and ease congestion.
* Mullein - Used as expectorant and to soothe sore throat.
* Tilden flower - Tea used for sore throat & headache.
* Pepper, Honey, Turmeric, Onion, Grape fruit juice, Finger Millet - Make these presences in daily diet.
* Paste and swallow neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves (As it has anti viral properties) Avoid spices, condiments, alcohol, tobacco, strong tea/coffee, highly seasoned meats, over boiled milk, pulses, potatoes, rice, cheese and tinned foods.
Precautions
* Using a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
* Disposing of used tissues promptly and carefully.
* Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing your hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to your face, or to other people.
* Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. kitchen worktops, door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.
* Avoid close contact with someone who is sick.
* Avoid crowded gatherings in places.
Who are at Safer Side?
* Traditional Islamic women, who wear Burkah (cloth coat on body). As it give protection from the attack of Air borne viruses.
* Traditional Islamic men, who do salaath (namaz) 5 times by doing Wadu (washing of mouth, nostrils, face, hands and legs)
(Note : The above two statements are for scientific reasons only, not for promoting any religion)
Treatment : Antiviral and symptomatic treatment as directed by physician
Vaccine for Swine flu :
Scientists have used tissue samples from frozen victims to reproduce the virus for study, Given the strain's extreme virulence there has been controversy regarding the wisdom of such research. So, it is at laboratory level in the development of vaccine against Swine flu.
Conclusion
Nature creates problems and its has the solution too. Take the precautions for not getting the Swine flu. Because, "Prevention is better than cure".
Global Cases of Swine Flu
By: Dr Izharul Hasan
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