swine flu
An influenza type A virus, also known as H1N1, that can infect and spread among humans. Responsible for the 2009 influenza pandemic.
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About H1N1: Swine Flu Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Last Modified: July 20, 2010
The H1N1 influenza (also known as "swine flu") virus is making headlines all around the world. Before the 2009 flu season even started, many people feared that this was the one virus that could reach pandemic… View Full Article
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