= a highly contagious acute respiratory disease caused by Type A influenza virus' strain H1N1. The virus is spread by aerosol, direct and indirect contact. Transmission has been documented limited to close contacts and close groups of people. Currently, cases of Influenza A have been reported in many countries such as United States, Australia, Indonesia and other countries including Malaysia.
When is the infectious period of the disease?
= a confirmed case Influenza A virus infection is defined as 1 day prior to the case's illness onset to 7 days after onset.
What is its mode of transmission?
= respiratory droplets and direct contact, eg; skin or fomites.
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
= fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, headache, chills, fatigue, vomiting and maybe diarrhea.
What prevention measures may be taken?
= hygiene measures and limiting contact with people who have it as much as possible.
Reference; Miss Chong note
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