Swine Influenza (Noun)
Meaning
An acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The swine influenza virus was first isolated in 1930 and has since been found to be a major cause of respiratory disease in pigs worldwide.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a significant increase in cases of swine influenza among humans in the United States during the 2009 outbreak.
- Swine influenza is typically spread through direct contact with infected pigs or contaminated surfaces, and can also be transmitted through the air.
- The symptoms of swine influenza in humans are similar to those of seasonal influenza, including fever, cough, and sore throat.
- Researchers have been studying the swine influenza virus to better understand its transmission and to develop effective vaccines to prevent future outbreaks.