Is the Spanish flu and H1N1 the same?

The 1918 Spanish flu was the first of three flu pandemics caused by H1N1 influenza A virus; the most recent one was the 2009 swine flu pandemic. The 1977 Russian flu was also caused by H1N1 virus.

What does H1N1 stand for?

The influenza type A virus, known as H1N1 is a respiratory infection that was popularly named “swine flu.” The virus was first recognized in April 2009 and spread quickly to 74 countries worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a global pandemic.

Did H1N1 originate in China?

The 2009 swine flu outbreak did not originate in China – the virus started in Mexico in April 2009. According to the WHO, between 105,000 and 395,000 people are thought to have died from it (here) (here ).

What makes H1N1 different?

What Makes Them Different? The H1N1 virus is new, so not as many people are immune to it. Unlike seasonal flu, people 65 and over are less likely to get the H1N1 flu. The CDC reports the H1N1 virus has affected more people younger than 25 years old vs.

What flu pandemics have there been?

Nature of a flu pandemic

Wave nature. Flu pandemics typically come in waves.
Variable mortality. Mortality varies widely in a pandemic.
Asiatic flu (1889-1890) Main article: 1889–1890 pandemic.
Spanish flu (1918–1920)
Asian flu (1957–1958)
Hong Kong flu (1968–1969)
Russian flu (1977–1979)
H1N1/09 flu pandemic (2009–2010)

Is H1N1 bird flu or swine flu?

In the spring of 2009, scientists recognized a particular strain of flu virus known as H1N1. This virus is a combination of viruses from pigs, birds and humans that causes disease in humans. During the 2009-10 flu season, H1N1 caused the respiratory infection in humans that was commonly referred to as swine flu.

What is H1N1 virus?

Influenza (H1N1) virus is the subtype of influenza A virus that was the most common cause of human influenza (flu) in 2009, and is associated with the 1918 outbreak known as the Spanish flu.

What is the size of the H1N1/09 virus?

The viruses are 80–120 nanometres in diameter. The pandemic H1N1/09 virus is a swine origin influenza A virus subtype H1N1 strain that was responsible for the 2009 swine flu pandemic. This strain is often called swine flu by the public media. For other names, see the Nomenclature section below.

What is the PMID for influenza A (H1N1)?

PMID 20823435. ^ a b “Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspected Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection”. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 13 May 2009.

Is H1N1 still a pandemic?

^ “H1N1 Still A Pandemic, Says WHO”. redOrbit. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2010. ^ “WHO admits errors in handling flu pandemic: Agency accused of overplaying danger of the virus as it swept the globe”.