Taken from Quest Diagnostics, as it appears after I log in at work:
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Due to sudden demand there may be limited availability of testing supplies for initial Influenza A screening. To conserve testing resources for suspected cases of swine influenza A, clinicians are asked to carefully evaluate patients according to the most current guidance provided by Centers for Disease Control.
For more information see the CDC website: CDC website - Swine Flu Guidance
A Suspected case of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection is defined as:
* A person with an acute respiratory illness who was a close contact to a confirmed case of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection while the case was ill
OR
* A person with an acute respiratory illness with a recent history of contact with an animal with confirmed or suspected swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection
OR
* A person with an acute respiratory illness who has traveled to an area where there are confirmed cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) within 7 days of suspect case's illness onset.
Definitions of Respiratory Illness
* Acute respiratory illness
Recent onset of at least two of the following:
o rhinorrhea or nasal congestion
o sore throat
o cough
o fever or feverishness
* Influenza-like illness: fever >37.8°C (100°F) plus cough or sore throat
Infectious period for confirmed cases = 1 day before onset to 7 days after onset of illness
Day before onset = Day -1
Onset day = Day 0
Days after onset = Days 1-7
Per NYSDOH and NJDOHSS, patients who meet the suspect case definition should be tested for influenza.
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Originally Posted by ASU2003
I haven't needed to break out my biosuit yet, but I am trying to figure out how many people woud have to die before I wasn't considered crazy for wearing it.
http://www.saferamerica.com/images/products/368.jpg
Since Tamifu cures it, I'm not quite as paranoid as if it were an Ebola or some other virus that had no cure.
Edit: Maybe this is patient zero. I wonder how freaked out the parents would be if this happened today. |
I don't think we're supposed to have pics of anyone under 18+ on here