In the wake of four swine flu cases being reported from the city on Friday, doctors have advised people to take home-made precautions to avoid contracting the disease. Swine flu, also known as the H1N1 flu, is highly contagious and many deaths have been reported in the region from the virus recently. Doctors said that swine flu virus is transmitted from pigs to human beings. However, a large outbreak of swine flu occurs when the virus mutates, changing its genetic pattern. Also read: Gurgaon: Hospitals on alert after suspected swine flu cases reportedDr Rajesh Kumar, senior consultant, internal medicine, Paras Hospital, Gurgaon, said, “This year, we are witnessing more instances of swine flu cases— four cases have already been reported from our hospital.

Source: Hindustan Times August 04, 2017 16:52 UTC