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Why is It Called Swine Flu?

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Swine flu is the non-technical term for the H1N1 virus, which is thought to have orginated among swine. The virus initially infected large numbers of pigs and was spread by close contact with swine. However, the virus has now mutated and can be passed from human to human. Current research indicates that swine flu can not be acquired through the consumption of pork products.
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