London. The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on Monday that it had detected its first case of coronavirus Swine flu in humans.
The British Health Services Authority explained today in a statement that the infection was discovered during a “routine surveillance process” for the influenza virus, after he was confirmed to be infected in a test conducted by the person’s doctor when he showed “respiratory symptoms.”
The memorandum indicated that the person suffers from “Mild illness“It was Recover “Completely” of the H1N2 swine influenza virus subtype (or swine flu).
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As he explained Global Health Organization On its website, swine flu viruses do not generally infect humans, although occasional outbreaks have been reported in people who are in direct contact with pigs.
There are also some documented cases Transmission between people.
In this sense, the UKHSA noted that “the source of infection has not yet been identified,” so it “remains under investigation.”
“We are working quickly to trace close contacts and limit any potential spread. According to established protocols, investigations are being conducted to find out how the individual acquired the infection and assess whether there are more associated cases,” according to the memo from the agency’s incident director, Meera Chand.
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Likewise, chief vet Christine Middlemiss confirmed that “specialist scientific and veterinary knowledge” was being provided to strengthen the NHS’s investigation into this first case discovered in the UK.
“Pig farmers should also immediately report any suspected case of swine flu in their herd to their local veterinarian,” the expert added.
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