With reference to ldquo Swine Flu rdquo recently in news which of the following statement is are cor...........

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With reference to “ Swine Flu”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?

1. Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses.

2. Swine influenza is transmitted from person to person by inhalation or ingestion of droplets.

3. The most serious complication of the flu is Pneumonia

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs.

Statement 2 is correct. Swine influenza is transmitted from person to person by inhalation or ingestion of droplets containing virus from people sneezing or coughing

Statement 3 is correct. The most serious complication of the flu is Pneumonia