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.
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.
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