First human case of swine flu-like strain detected in the UK
Kyiv • UNN
The first case of infection with the A(H1N2)v flu strain, which is similar to swine flu, has been detected in a resident of the United Kingdom, according to the country's statistics. The UK Health Protection Agency (UKHSA) stated that the source of the infection is still unknown.
A UK resident has been diagnosed with a strain of flu similar to to the viruses spreading among pigs. The A(H1N2)v infection was detected during a routine screening test, and the The person had respiratory symptoms.
This was reported by UNN with reference to BBC.
Details
A(H1N2)v infection was detected during a flu screening test at a general practice in North Yorkshire. A man in North Yorkshire visited his GP with GP with breathing problems. During the consultation, respiratory symptoms were diagnosed. According to official information, it was a mild illness, and the person made a full recovery.
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The UK Security Healthcare Safety Agency (UKHSA) reported that the source of the infection is unknown.
At the same time, the UKHSA reported that, based on preliminary information, this infection is different from approximately 50 other human cases of this strain detected in other countries since 2005.
This is the first time we have detected this virus in humans in the UK, although it is similar to viruses that have been found in pigs
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