CDC Confirms Two Recent Flu Cases
Earlier in March 2009, the H1N1 pandemic flu was acknowledged in Mexico and United States, and then it rapidly speeded up its spell. According to the World Health Organization figures, the deadly outbreak has executed approximately 18,450 people, till August 2010, including youngsters as well as pregnant women.
At present, in recent report compiled by the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, experts have revealed that two recently acknowledged flu cases have retrieved genetic material the influenza A H1N1 virus pandemic occurred during 2009.
Sources have claimed the infected Indian boy experienced episode of fever, cough, diarrhea, sore throat as well as breathing complications in late July, and was hospitalized for the same. Afterwards, doctors have confirmed that he is infected by “influenza A” virus.
In addition, CDC report confirmed that the infected kid had no contact with pigs. On the other hand, a child-care worker employed to look after the boy has stressed boy’s contact with pigs.
While commenting on the issue, Tom Skinner, CDC Spokesman, notified: "Pandemic viruses get started when they reassert and they emerge as a new virus. That is why we have to keep close watch on new influenza viruses as they emerge”.