Q. Regarding the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu), consider the following statements:
1.Antiviral drugs, rather than antibiotics, form the primary line of medical treatment for the infection.
2.Culling of the entire pig population in an epidemic area is the mandatory protocol for preventing the spread of the virus to humans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: H1N1 is a virus; antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. Antivirals like Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) are used for treatment.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Swine flu is primarily spread through human-to-human contact. While it originated in pigs, mass culling is generally used for Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) rather than standard seasonal Swine Flu outbreaks.
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