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While the temptation to be complacent is there to stifle the fight against the swine influenza, the first case of infection is reported in Italy.

The Italian who traveled from Mexico was hospitalized in Massa near Florence after coming down with flu on April 23, 2009. With treatment, he apparently recovered. Anti-viral medications were given to his relatives as disease prevention.

Raising the alert level to 5 which indicates that a pandemic is likely, the viral illness cause fear in all corners of the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) has closely monitored the spread of the disease which is present in at least 15 countries. In USA, 143 cases are confirmed in 20 states. In Mexico, the total number of persons infected has jumped to 443, including several deaths. (Photo Credit: shhexycorin) =0=

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