UK Detects , First Human Case , of New Swine Flu.<br />'Forbes' reports that the United Kingdom <br />has detected this year's first human case <br />of H1N2, otherwise known as swine flu. .<br />'Forbes' reports that the United Kingdom <br />has detected this year's first human case <br />of H1N2, otherwise known as swine flu. .<br />According to an alert issued by the U.K., <br />the patient experienced mild symptoms <br />and has now fully recovered. .<br />However, health experts and officials remain on alert <br />ahead of another potential swine flu pandemic.<br />Since 2005, there have been 50 human <br />cases of A(H1N2)v detected globally. .<br />Since 2005, there have been 50 human <br />cases of A(H1N2)v detected globally. .<br />'Forbes' reports that the particular strain <br />detected in the U.K. is not genetically related <br />to strains previously detected in human patients.<br />We know that some diseases of animals <br />can be transferred to humans—which <br />is why high standards of animal health, <br />welfare, and biosecurity are so important, Christine Middlemiss, Chief veterinary officer of the U.K., via 'Forbes'.<br />We know that some diseases of animals <br />can be transferred to humans—which <br />is why high standards of animal health, <br />welfare, and biosecurity are so important, Christine Middlemiss, Chief veterinary officer of the U.K., via 'Forbes'.<br />According to the World Health Organization <br />(WHO), A(H1) influenza viruses are common <br />among pigs across most regions of the world. .<br />When these viruses make the leap to humans, <br />they are known as variant influenza viruses, <br />the most common of which are H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2.<br />In 2009, an H1N1 outbreak that began <br />in the United States quickly spread around <br />the world, killing at least 150,000 people globally.<br />According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, <br />the outbreak included nearly 70 million cases, <br />274,000 hospitalizations and 12,500 deaths in the U.S. .<br />According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, <br />the outbreak included nearly 70 million cases, <br />274,000 hospitalizations and 12,500 deaths in the U.S.
