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Swine Flu is caused by a virus. Viruses are submicroscopic organisms that are so small they can only be "seen" with an electron microscope. A regular microscope does not allow us to see things as small as a virus particle. See the related questions below for additional information about the pathogen that causes the H1N1/09 swine flu.
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Is the Swine Flu a fungus or a parasite?
Neither. The H1N1/09 "Swine Flu" is caused by a virus.
What is the difference between Swine Flu and an allergy?
Swine flu is caused by a virus. An allergy is caused by the body reacting to a harmless compound.
Is the Swine Flu caused by a virus or a bacteria?
It is caused by a virus called A-H1N1/09 influenza virus (aka swine flu).
Is Swine Flu a bacteria?
No. The flu is caused by a virus, not bacteria.
Is Swine Flu an environmental issue?
No. See the related question below about what caused the 2009 Swine Flu.
Is Swine Flu caused by global warming?
No. Swine flu is caused by a strain of virus that is a mutation of the swine influenza virus, that is now transmittable by human to human contacts, called Novel H1N1 flu. Typically flu viruses thrive in cooler weather with lower absolute humidity levels, as evidenced by the seasonal flu each year occurring in the fall and winter months. See the related question below for more information on what caused the "Swine Flu".
What is the difference between Type B flu viruses and the Swine Flu?
They are different types of influenza viruses. Human "Swine flu" (H1N1/09) is caused by Type A viruses.
Is the Swine Flu in Oregon Salem yet?
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Why do antibiotics have an effect on Swine Flu?
They do not have an effect on swine flu, but can be helpful if a secondary bacterial infection occurs with the flu or after the flu. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. The flu is caused by viruses. Antibiotics are for treating infections by bacteria, not for treating infections by viruses.
Why is the Swine Flu a national emergency when the seasonal flu has caused more deaths per year then the Swine Flu has ever caused?
Because we all know flu will cause death, it is new. also,swine lu began by farm pigs in Mexico, the farmer caused swine flu, it got to his wife,and to people. Pig meat sellers have started to wash hands and the pig before cutting,farmers cleaning pig patches. the died people amont is 58 percent.
Are the flu and Swine Flu the same?
No, Swine Flu is just one strain of the many flu viruses. Flu is an abbreviation for influenza. So Swine Flu is a type of flu, but all flu is not the swine flu, there are other kinds.
Do artificial colors cause Swine Flu?
No information suggests that there is any connection between the viral infection that causes swine flu and food colors or other artificial colors. Swine flu (H1N1) is caused by a virus (Type A, H1N1/09 influenza virus), as is the "regular" flu.
