Shabana Azmi, who was scheduled to join the students’ protest in Mumbai, has contracted swine flu and will no longer be attending the demonstration. Her team said that she has been advised to have complete bed rest by doctors, according to news agency IANS.
About Swine Flu
Swine flu, also known as H1N1 influenza, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the H1N1 strain of the influenza A virus. It originally spread from pigs to humans but is now transmitted from person to person, much like seasonal flu. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or through contact with contaminated surfaces.
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of seasonal influenza and typically include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or blocked nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and muscle pain. Some people may also experience vomiting or diarrhoea, especially children. In severe cases, the infection can lead to complications such as pneumonia, breathing difficulties, or worsening of existing health conditions, particularly among older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
Early diagnosis is important, as antiviral medications are most effective when started within the first 48 hours of symptom onset.
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