CASE REPORTS: Early Diagnosis and Prompt Treatment – An Approach to Hamper Swine Flu Outbreak

Abstract

Swine flu is an acute respiratory disease also referred as novel A/H1N1, caused by influenza type A virus.Although currently in post pandemic phase, swine flu is considered as a major emerging disease and in this situation notification of every case is essential to interrupt transmission of disease. Therefore, we are reporting this case of 35 year male presented with one week history of sore throat, fever and constitutional symptoms, investigated for swine flu, and successfully treated with an excellent outcome.