Dear Patient:
If you are experiencing flu like symptoms or have been treated recently for a respiratory infection and symptom are not improving please feel free to contact our office for testing of the Influenza A & B flu virus.
No Appointment necessary, just walk in and get tested!
Our telephone number is 928-753-3303
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Swine flu is in the news, with documented cases of human to human transmission.
According to news reports, this outbreak has "pandemic potential," with at least 62 people dying in Mexico, and over 1,000 cases reported in that country.
Swine flu, or Swine Influenza, is caused by the Influenza type A virus found in pigs. Until now, human infection has been uncommon, with most cases involving humans being exposed to infected pigs. Human to human transmission has previously been rare, with a potential single case in 1988.
Symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of regular influenza, and can include fever, cough, sore throat, chills, fatigue and body aches. Gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea can be present as well. The diagnosis is made by analyzing a respiratory specimen, which is generally collected within 4 to 5 days after the onset of illness.
The current strain of swine flu appears to be sensitive to the newer anti-viral medications, like oseltamivir and zanamivir, but resistant to the older drugs amantadine and rimantadine. The CDC is recommending treating those suspected with swine flu with the first two drugs within two days of noticing symptoms.
Of course, common-sense infection control techniques apply. These include frequent hand washing, using a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when sneezing, avoiding close contact with those demonstrating symptoms, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Urgent Notice
If you are experiencing flu like symptoms or have been treated recently for a respiratory infection and symptom are not improving please feel free to contact our office for testing of the Influenza A & B flu virus. No Appointment necessary, just walk in and get tested!
Learn more about the Swine Flu and how to protect yourself by clicking here.
Did you know?
Although construction workers and manual laborers accounted for 15% of all occupational injuries, their long recovery periods accounted for 40% of time spent away from work due to injury or illness.
SOURCES BLS[2003] - Survey of occupational injuries and illnesses, Nonfatal (OSHA recordable) injuries and illness.