Influenza A /Swine Flu

2nd Influenza A Case in Penang!!

Posted by LWJ on May 16, 2009 at 4:50 pm

Source: Influenza A Oh ya, in case u dont know, WHO changed the Swine Flu name to Influenza A (H1N1).. Infected states are Selangor and Penang!! So fast, yesterday Selangor now Penang.. No!!! Dont go to Sarawak.. Dont go to Sibu!!! //

1st Swine Flu Case in Malaysia!!

Posted by LWJ on May 15, 2009 at 6:42 pm

Source: Swine FLu OMG, i’m going to KL on 27th leh.. walao.. dont be like this ma.. The guy is currently now in Selangor Hospital.. I watched the Singapore news only know about this.. then googled and found the news from The Star dot com.. //

Influenza Virus

Posted by LWJ on April 30, 2009 at 5:29 pm

What is H1N1? You will find the answer below.. Source: Lippincott’s Illustrated Microbiology What is Influenza Virus? Influenza virus is a type of Negative single stranded RNA virus from family  Orthomyxoviruses. Classification of viruses: //

Stages of a Pandemic

Posted by LWJ on April 30, 2009 at 11:26 am

Nowadays we can read from newspaper regarding the phases.. From 3 to 4 and now phase 5 for Swine Flu!! So what the heck are those phases? Source: CDC Website The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a global influenza preparedness plan, which defines the stages of a pandemic, outlines the role of WHO, and [...]

Swine Flu Victim’s Story

Posted by LWJ on April 29, 2009 at 5:00 pm

My son came back from school today and told us school is closed for the next two weeks. You would expect jubilation from a 15-year-old. Although he was pleased at the prospect of an unexpected two-week vacation, there was not the jumping up and down with joy one would imagine. His face was pensive, apprehensive [...]

Swine Flu FAQ

Posted by LWJ on April 28, 2009 at 10:49 am

What is swine flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Is this swine flu virus contagious? CDC has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) [...]