How long does H1N1 last in your body?

The symptoms of swine flu (H1N1), including fever, chills, cough, and body aches, last about eight days, on average. Some symptoms may continue longer than that. However, most people can go back to school or work 24 hours after their fever goes away completely without using medications that reduce fever.

How does H1N1 flu affect this body system?

H1N1 influenza is a subtype of influenza A virus, a communicable viral illness which causes upper and in some cases lower respiratory tract infections in its host. This results in symptoms such as nasal secretions, chills, fever, decreased appetite, and in some cases, lower respiratory tract disease.

Does H1N1 affect the brain?

Mild neurological complaints may be reported in up to 42\% of patients infected by H1N1 virus. Severe neurological complications occurred in 9\% of the patients. The most common neurological manifestations were headache, numbness and paresthesia, drowsiness and coma.

Can you get H1N1 twice?

There is some good news, though. Once you have had the flu, you may have milder symptoms if you become infected with the virus a second time. If you had H1N1 you are unlikely to get sick again from the same virus, but you are susceptible to new flu strains, so you should still get an annual flu shot.

Is it possible to get H1N1 twice?

Is it possible to catch A(H1N1) twice? Yes, because the virus can mutate (change). If you become infected with the swine flu virus, your body produces antibodies against it, which will recognize and fight off the virus if the body ever meets it again.

Which organs are affected by swine flu?

Influenza viruses such as H1N1 infect the cells that line your nose, throat and lungs. The virus enters your body when you inhale contaminated droplets or transfer live virus from a contaminated surface to your eyes, nose or mouth.

Can the flu virus cause long-term effects?

They include viral or bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and ear infections and sinus infections, especially in children. The flu can worsen long-term medical conditions, like congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.

Does the flu cause permanent lung damage?

The proper functioning of influenza-specific T cells is critical for efficient clearance of the virus from the lungs. When T cell function declines, such as with increasing age or during use of immunosuppressive drugs, viral clearance is delayed. This results in a prolonged infection and greater lung damage.

Can you get flu back to back?

It is possible to get the flu twice during the same flu season. Since there are two types of flu strains – influenza A and influenza B – if you get influenza A, you can also get influenza B.

Does swine flu vaccine last for life?

The swine flu vaccination is ideally taken once in a year and its immunity period is usually between 6 months to one year.

Will swine flu come back?

What are the symptoms of H1N1?

The vast majority of those infected with H1N1 endure what the medical community describes as “mild” symptoms lasting for about a week to 10 days, including a fever, chills, headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches and general tiredness.

What is H1N1 swine flu and how dangerous is it?

H1N1 swine influenza is a common infection in pigs worldwide, and that is why it is also known as swine flu. H1N1 swine flu leads to respiratory disease that can potentially infect the respiratory tract of pigs. Sometimes, people who are closely associated with pigs or in the proximity of pigs have developed swine flu (zoonotic swine flu).

How long does it take to recover from H1N1?

“Sometimes it takes weeks to a couple of months for people to get back on their feet,” said Gardam. The vast majority of those infected with H1N1 endure what the medical community describes as “mild” symptoms lasting for about a week to 10 days, including a fever, chills, headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches and general tiredness.

Is H1N1 still in the United States?

Yes. While 2009 H1N1 activity declined after later October, 2009 human illness with 2009 H1N1 is ongoing in the United States. In fact, the 2009 H1N1 virus is the predominant influenza virus in circulation so far during the 2009-2010 flu season.