Virus strain similar to swine flu detected in person for first time in UK
- The first case of H1N2 strain of influenza in a human in the UK has been detected through routine flu surveillance and genome sequencing.
- The infected individual from North Yorkshire experienced a mild illness and has fully recovered. Close contacts are being traced to prevent further spread.
- UKHSA is increasing surveillance in North Yorkshire and encouraging testing for early detection and transmission assessment.
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Großbritannien: Spezielle Schweinegrippe-Variante bei einem Menschen nachgewiesen
Bei einer Person mit Atembeschwerden in Großbritannien ist ein PCR-Test gemacht – und eine Variante der Schweinegrippe gefunden worden. Nun ermittelt die Gesundheitsbehörde unter Hochdruck die Kontaktpersonen.
UK reports first human case of new swine flu strain
A new strain of swine flu has been detected in a human in the UK for the first time. Health authorities are trying to find those who were in contact with the person diagnosed with the new strain. Only 50 human cases around the world have been reported since 2005. The infected person was only mildly ill and has recovered. The source of the infection is not yet known and is under investigation.
Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus
Britain said on Monday it had detected a first human case of flu strain A(H1N2)v, which is similar to a virus currently circulating in pigs, and that the individual concerned had experienced a mild illness and fully recovered.
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