What is variant swine flu H3N2?
Humans were infected by a virus that circulates in pigs. This virus is known as the variant swine flu H3N2. Since they are not originally human viruses, they are referred to as variant viruses. They are simply known as influenza viruses when they circulate in pigs. So how did pig viruses attack the human race? Well, do not be mistaken, you cannot get the virus by eating pig products that are infected with the virus. People get infected with swine flu just the same way as any other influenza infection. The only difference is adaptation to the new organism. Statics show that since July 2012 there has been an increase on the number of people infected by the virus; 297 people from 12 different states were reported to have been infected with an influenza A H3N2 variant virus (H3N2v). In 2011, only 12 people were infected with the virus in the same states. So if you find yourself with a “different” kind of flu, rush to get a check-up just to be sure. Better safe than sorry...