2009 swine flu pandemic in Brazil
2009 Swine Flu Pandemic in Brazil
The 2009 Swine Flu Pandemic in Brazil (pronunciation: /2009 swaɪn fluː pændɪmɪk ɪn brəˈzɪl/) refers to the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza virus, commonly known as swine flu, in Brazil in the year 2009.
Etymology
The term "swine flu" is derived from the fact that the virus is similar to those that infect pigs. The term "pandemic" is from the Greek words pan meaning "all" and demos meaning "people".
Overview
The 2009 swine flu pandemic was a global outbreak of a new strain of H1N1 influenza virus, often referred to as "swine flu". The virus was first identified in the United States in April 2009 and spread quickly to other countries, including Brazil.
Impact in Brazil
In Brazil, the first case of the H1N1 virus was confirmed on May 8, 2009. The Ministry of Health reported that the virus had spread to all 26 states and the Federal District. The pandemic led to significant morbidity and mortality, with a high number of hospitalizations and deaths.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 2009 swine flu pandemic in Brazil
- Wikipedia's article - 2009 swine flu pandemic in Brazil
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