Canine Influenza – Is There Such A Thing?
Canine Influenza – Is There Such A Thing?
Canine influenza is generally not a stand alone problem. Symptoms similar to influenza in humans tend to accompany other complications according to the breed.
For example Greyhounds and Great Danes tend to be disposed to pneumonia. These breeds have narrow chests, indicating their susceptibility. Those breeds who have wider chests, such as the Bulldog are more disposed to limit their respiratory problems to the upper chest.
Influenza symptoms can include any one or more of the following symptoms:
rhinitis – inflammation of the nasal membranes leading to a discharge
sinusitis – signs can be difficult to see because congestion is felt rather than seen, but conjunctivitis normally accompanies this condition
tonsillitis – an inflammation of the tonsils may mean the throat is sore, with pain on swallowing, which may lead to refusal of food
laryngitis – an inflammation of the larynx is mostly localised and can result from excess barking rather than from a form of influenza; the bark sounds hoarser than normal
kennel cough – is a common problem where there are a number of dogs living in close proximity, usually under stressful conditions such as at kennels, away from home
Other respiratory problems that are more serious than canine influenza include bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary oedema, pneumonia and pleurisy.
Drooling and/or retching can accompany tonsillitis.
Kennel cough is characterised by, not surprisingly, a frequent cough.
Distemper has a number of stages which include a respiratory stage:
the initial stage can show up as an unusual nervousness, anxiety or excitability
the second stage normally has coryza (nose discharge) and lachrymation (eye discharge)
the third stage exhibits respiratory symptoms
then there are stages of gastro intestinal symptoms, skin symptoms, the nervous system and finally eye complications such as ulceration of the cornea
Canine …
Type 2 Diabetes – Diabetes And The Flu!
Type 2 Diabetes – Diabetes And The Flu!
Getting the flu is no fun for anyone, but it can be especially dangerous for someone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. This is because getting sick in any way can wreak havoc on a diabetic’s blood sugar levels. In addition, being sick can affect how much and how often you eat. It can also affect what you are able to eat. If you have a cold and sore throat, you may not be able to eat normally which can greatly affect your blood sugar levels.
Having diabetes makes people more susceptible to severe cases of the flu because of a weakened immune system. This is one of the reasons why many doctors recommend anyone diagnosed with diabetes get the influenza vaccination each year to give them that extra layer of protection over the potentially deadly illness. Just because you have diabetes, this does not mean you shouldn’t have the same vaccinations as other people. The time to get a flu shot is usually between October and the middle of November… before the flu season actually begins.
Knowing the symptoms of the flu can also help you to identify it early so that you can go get treatment from your doctor. Some of the symptoms include:
fever,
body aches,
headache,
chills,
fatigue,
cough,
runny or stuffy nose,
sore throat, and
some people might experience diarrhea or vomiting.
When you’re sick with a cold or the flu, it’s very important to do everything you can to rest and take it easy. You should continue to take any diabetic medications or insulin that your doctor has instructed you to take… but contact your healthcare provider to see if you need to make any adjustments in your medication or insulin. You should also …
All Information Related to Influenza
All Information Related to Influenza
What is Influenza?
Influenza is a condition which actually affects the respiratory system particularly the warm-blooded mammals that mainly includes human race. In many parts of the world, it is commonly referred to as flu. Several symptoms and causes of this illness are frequently visible as when it attacks the particular person. Normally, it is caused because of a virus. An infectious disease can be treated as well. Nevertheless, there are different kinds of this particular disease that may lead to severe results if it goes complicated.
Causes of influenza?
The virus itself is the main cause of this disease. There are mainly three kinds of influenza viruses and according to them only the degree of the disease can be determined. When it is about Type A and B influenza virus then these are the two that cause infections in the respiratory system normally leads to an endemic proportion. On the other hand, if you are having Type C then it can be extremely dangerous which even does not show any symptoms at all.
On the other hand, these viruses keep on changing. This is because of some new breed of virus which originates any new kind of influenza virus. No matter what kind of influenza it is, it will be affecting the respiratory system of the human body which is going to make the immune system weaker.
Major symptoms of influenza
The degree of infection can be useful in determining the symptoms and also the kind of influenza virus that has attacked the person. Some of the most common influenza symptoms are; extreme fatigue, muscle pains, headache, colds, sore throat coupled with cough, and fever. Some other signs that have been highlighted in children are; diarrhea, nausea and Vomiting.
Different types of influenza
There …
Fundamental Learning on the Influenza Virus Strain
Fundamental Learning on the Influenza Virus Strain
Many people know the symptoms of the most common influenza virus strain. Many people contract the influenza virus strain each flu season, but few people know how many strains there are and the differences between each influenza virus type. This is important information that you and your family should be aware of. Everyone is susceptible to this illness, so you should be aware of all the different influenza strains that can be contracted.
Types Of Influenza Viruses
There are three different types of influenza: type A, type B and type C. These are the three influenza virus strains that humans can contract. The differences between the three influenza strains are by what carries the disease and how the particular influenza virus strain changes. Type A is the most common type that is found and carried in wild birds. Birds who carry the type A influenza virus strain rarely get sick from the virus. Domestic poultry can, however, be susceptible to contracting the flu.
On the subject of strain changes, the type A strain is the type that finds itself in the antigenic drift category. This means that the influenza virus strain changes over a long period of time. The changes can be kept up with in the yearly flu shots that you can get from your doctor.
Type B Influenza
Type B influenza virus strain can be found in the antigenic shift change category. This is the change in the virus strain that happens much more quickly and usually happens right in the middle of the flu season and can be serious for people at risk for complications from contracting the flu. Normally, when an antigenic shift happens, there is little doctors can do to prevent it from spreading besides normal prevention from …
Different Virus Types and Symptoms of Influenza
Different Virus Types and Symptoms of Influenza
Influenza or flu is an extremely contagious condition. It is easily spread because infected people go around without knowing about their condition. Influenza infections show symptoms after almost a week, so there’s no way of knowing you are infected.
Introduction of influenza
Influenza viruses spread in tiny droplets caused by coughing and sneezing. They usually spread from person to person. It can also spread if a person accidentally touches something that is infected by the virus and then touches his mouth or nose. Infections can spread from the first day a person gets infected till up to the fifth day of becoming sick. People over the age of 65 years and children under the age of 5 years are at risk of severe illnesses because of influenza. Millions of Americans fall prey to influenza viruses each year, and the most number of people fall sick from November to April, which is the flu season in America.
What are the different basic types of flu virus?
The influenza virus can be divided into 3 categories: A, B, and C. Influenza A virus, the most serious, appears every 2 or 3 years. This virus is prone to regular mutations and produces new strains for which people have little resistance, and is responsible for many epidemics and pandemics worldwide. Swine flu and bird flu are the subtypes of this flu virus. These mutations occur due to the certain proteins on the surface of the influenza A virus. HA or hemagglutinin and NA or neuraminidase are the two proteins that make the virus thrive in the body. There are 16 known HA and 9 known NA, each representing a different subtype. Swine flu and bird flu viruses spread from the pigs and birds if a human comes …
The Future of Influenza Vaccine Design
The Future of Influenza Vaccine Design
The impact of influenza can only be reduced through a vaccine. Today, the U.S. has only approved the use of inactivated influenza virus vaccines, and to be effective, these have to contain an H1N1, and H3N2, and a B virus component. In the past, at least one of these components had to be modified due to antigenic drift of the strain circulating the human population.
Vaccines are prepared by growing viral strains in embryonated eggs, and then the virus is purified and turned noninfectious through chemical inactivation. The influenza vaccines available today are effective depending on the antigenic ‘match’ of the circulating viruses with the strains used for vaccination, the person’s age, and his or her immune status.
Here’s what is expected in the future; ask your pharmaceutical consultant for further details:
1. Cold-adapted influenza virus vaccine
This type of live vaccine has been used successfully in Russia to protect millions of children. The U.S. has been trying to develop such a vaccine for over 20 years, but the license has not been approved yet.
There are several important advantages here:
– Live-virus vaccines can be administered through nasal spray, which is easier and less costly than the intramuscular option.
– These can induce local neutralizing immunity and cell mediated immune responses, which could result in a longer-lasting and better cross-protective immunity.
– Overall protection may improve for certain age groups, for example, kids 6 months to 9 years of age, with evidence of a massive reduction in secondary bacterial infections causing otitis media.
The more live influenza virus vaccines are used, the more benefits, risks, and economic consequences of this approach will be known.
2. Genetically engineered live influenza virus vaccines
The introduction of techniques to engineer site-specific changes in the genomes of …
Difference Between Epidemic and Pandemic Level Outbreaks – Medications & Precautions
Difference Between Epidemic and Pandemic Level Outbreaks – Medications & Precautions
Usual medications of influenza suppress the spread of the influenza virus when taken in correct and adequate doses. In children, anti-influenza vaccines are available in order to protect the young against the onslaught of the virus. In general, the best way in avoiding contracting influenza is through yearly vaccination. There is also a difference between epidemic and pandemic in terms of effective vaccination. However, this is not always practical. But there are of course some healthy practices to generally avoid the spread of the flu, and these include:
Avoiding close contact with sick people, and for sick people to isolate themselves from spreading the disease to others.
When you have influenza, make sure you get ample rest and refrain from going out of your home.
Covering your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing to minimize the spread of the virus.
Regularly and frequently washing the hands to prevent the spread of germs.
Avoiding the touching of the eyes, nose, and mouth, in order to minimize the transmission of the virus causing germs.
Generally, it was discovered that most of the patients have only mild symptoms, but to the higher risk groups, such as people who have diabetes, asthma, heart ailments, those who are obese, pregnant women, and those who have a lowered immune system, there was basis for urgent concern. In extreme cases, the pattern of progression of the disease starts with a 3 to 5 days manifestation of the initial symptoms.
After this time, the patient’s health deteriorates fast, with the usual occurrence of respiratory failure within a day, and requiring immediate and intensive medical attention.
Similar to other influenza strains, the swine flu virus or AH1N1 virus is communicable through sneezing or coughing, or touching contaminated …
3 Most Common Pediatric Illnesses
3 Most Common Pediatric Illnesses
Children get sick all too often. Sometimes it feels like they hardly get over one illness and they go right into another, leaving you completely frazzled and sleep deprived. If you are a parent and this is exactly how you feel right now, it may help to know that all children get sick. It is like a rite of passage that they all have to go through and usually, the illness will just go away on its own after a while and there is absolutely no cause for concern. Knowledge is power however and knowing a little bit about the most common children diseases can help you administer the required treatment calmly and without getting overly stressed.
3 of the most common pediatric illnesses are:
1. Hand, foot and mouth disease
2. Influenza
3. Asthma
Causes & Symptoms of Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease
Usually seen in 2-6 year olds, hand, foot and mouth disease is a very contagious disease caused by a viral infection. It can be spread by direct contact and also by inhaling infected air. The symptoms include low grade fever along with small sized red dots on the hands and foot and in the mouth, which quickly develop into tiny blisters. Washing your child’s hand frequently through the day is the best way to manage the painful symptoms.
Causes & Symptoms of Influenza
Influenza, or flu, is arguably the most common of all childhood illnesses. It is not uncommon for a child to be sick with the flu at least 3 or more times in a year. Caused by the influenza virus, the symptoms of this condition are typically all over body aches, high fever up to 104 F, headache, nausea and sometimes uncontrollable shivering.
Influenza is contagious. Be prepared for everyone …
The H1N1 Virus Inoculations Arrive This Month – Is Your Online Business Ready?
The H1N1 Virus Inoculations Arrive This Month – Is Your Online Business Ready?
The shots for the H1N1 Virus (swine flu) are just starting to become available for distribution this month (October). Where I live has already had 4 deaths attributed to the swine flu. The most recent death was tragically a young child. We will receive about 43,500 doses of the nasal spray. It is going to take about 2 to 3 weeks for the distribution channels to get established for all the service centers to provide the vaccine for the primary shipment to follow. The initial shipment is for vaccinating health-care and emergency medical workers.
What originally was thought to require two shots spread over a two month period has changed to just one dose. In a previous article I wrote about what a great idea it would be to create a marketing campaign around the H1N1 virus. I still want to encourage anyone medically inclined or in the health services industry to look into affiliate marketing to create their own business internet money online opportunity for making internet money online.
Here are three things you should be aware of in planning for the H1N1 virus. They will help you focus your marketing campaign to take advantage of this opportunity for making internet money online.
(1) Did you know some hospitals have been planning for almost seven years through surge planning for an epidemic such as the H1N1 virus? Clearly the point to be made here is planning is an ongoing thing. Even though you might think seven years is a long time, your life will likely span ten times that so planning is a continual thing. We all should be planning for our future. This planning should include every aspect of our life to include our heath, …
Early Precautions to Stop Flu Pandemics
Early Precautions to Stop Flu Pandemics
Immediate treatment is the only effective way to prevent flu from becoming a pandemic. It has happened in the past, as in the 2009 swine flu pandemic and the 2004 bird flu attack, and it can happen again. Talking of early treatment and there is one drug most doctors trust for prevention and treatment of influenza. Tamiflu oseltamivir, the medicine which was sold in high numbers in the UK during the 2009 flu outbreak, can be the medicine of choice if you want to tackle the virus that caused swine influenza and a few other types of flu. Even better news is that you can buy Tamiflu online from the comfort of your home.
What is Tamiflu? How can it help prevent flu pandemics?
Marketed by Roche, Tamiflu is the trade name for an ingredient known as oseltamivir. It is the active ingredient of the medicine. The FDA approved Tamiflu in 1999. It was a significant event in the history of flu treatment because until then, there were 2 other antiviral medicines – amantadine and rimantadine – for controlling influenza A. But many variants of the flu virus had already become resistant to those two ingredients, which made oseltamivir the preferred choice of many doctors. And its effectiveness was proved beyond doubt when the 2009 flu pandemic broke out.
Tamiflu oseltamivir works in two ways – it protects you from catching flu and it treats flu when you are symptomatic. For prevention, you have to take the medicine as soon as you have a hunch that flu can attack you or if you met an infected person. And for treatment, you have to take Tamiflu within 48 hours from the appearance of flu symptoms. Some of the symptoms of flu can sometimes be confused …