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Which Organs Are Affected By Swine Flu Virus?

My son is doing a research paper on the Swine Flu. We're trying to find out which organs and body systems are affected by the virus, its symptoms, which part of the population is affected (gender, age, etc.), and if the epidemic only occurs at a certain time of the year. Thank you.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM.
I have noted your question.
Swine flu mostly affects the respiratory system.It is caused by Virus H1N1 strain.
Its symptoms are similar to like getting a cold(fever,sore throat,Generalised body weakness,cough,headache) but on not receiving treatment can become severe resulting in dyspnea,diarrhea is a new complain arising due to recent strain of swine flu virus.
Its epidemic is mostly seen during winter season but recent strain has been seen infecting people in summer season too.
Susceptible population include children,people with comobidities(diabetes,Asthma,Cradiac disorders).
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Which Organs Are Affected By Swine Flu Virus?

Welcome to HCM. I have noted your question. Swine flu mostly affects the respiratory system.It is caused by Virus H1N1 strain. Its symptoms are similar to like getting a cold(fever,sore throat,Generalised body weakness,cough,headache) but on not receiving treatment can become severe resulting in dyspnea,diarrhea is a new complain arising due to recent strain of swine flu virus. Its epidemic is mostly seen during winter season but recent strain has been seen infecting people in summer season too. Susceptible population include children,people with comobidities(diabetes,Asthma,Cradiac disorders). Thanks. regards.