With reference to the H1N1 virus, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. H1N1 is a subtype of Influenza A virus that primarily affects the respiratory system and can cause complications such as pneumonia and respiratory failure. 2. The H1N1 virus currently circulating as seasonal influenza is transmitted exclusively from pigs to humans and cannot spread through human-to-human transmission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the H1N1 virus, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.H1N1 is a subtype of Influenza A virus that primarily affects the respiratory system and can cause complications such as pneumonia and respiratory failure.
2.The H1N1 virus currently circulating as seasonal influenza is transmitted exclusively from pigs to humans and cannot spread through human-to-human transmission.
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: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: H1N1 is a subtype of Influenza A and primarily affects the nose, throat and lungs. Severe cases can develop pneumonia, respiratory failure and other complications.

Statement 2 is incorrect: H1N1 can spread from person to person through respiratory droplets and aerosols. The H1N1 strain that caused the 2009 pandemic subsequently became part of seasonal influenza circulation.

Source: IE

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