Question

Consider the following statements regarding the recent global outbreak of ‘Swine flu’

I. The agent of infection is not well identified

II. The risk is higher in those who consume pork

III. It has a propensity to spread from contact with an infected person

IV. Absence of an effective treatment or vaccine makes it risk for a global pandemic

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I, II and IV

(b) III and IV

(c) II and III

(d) III only

Answer 1

The correct option is: (c) II and III

Explanation:

Swine flu is an infection by Swine influenza Virus, ( SIV or *-OIV) is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs. As of 2009, the known SIV strains include influenza C and the subtypes of influenza A (H1N1, H1N2 H3N1, H3N2 and H2N3).

Swine influenza virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide. People with regular exposure to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection. In August 2010, the World Health The organization declared the swine flu pandemic officially all over.