Can someone explain why?
H1N1 and Anthrax have the same symptomology, they are not testing directly for the swine flu, and Levaquin is used to treat BOTH
Is it me, or is there no such thing as “swine flu” and perhaps we have all been exposed to Anthrax?
H1N1
In children:
Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Fever with a rash
In adults:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm
Anthrax:
What are the symptoms for anthrax?
These symptoms can occur within 7 days of infection:
Fever (temperature greater than 100 degrees F). The fever may be accompanied by chills or night sweats.
Flu-like symptoms
Cough, usually a non-productive cough, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches
Sore throat, followed by difficulty swallowing, enlarged lymph nodes, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal distress, vomiting, or diarrhea
A sore, especially on your face, arms or hands, that starts as a raised bump and develops into a painless ulcer with a black area in the center.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/faq/…
http://www.levaquin.com/levaquin/index.h…
“Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure): To reduce the incidence or progression of disease following exposure to aerosolized Bacillus anthracis. The effectiveness of LEVAQUIN® is based on plasma concentrations achieved in humans, a surrogate endpoint reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit. LEVAQUIN® has not been tested in humans for the post-exposure prevention of inhalation anthrax. The safety of LEVAQUIN® in adults for durations of therapy beyond 28 days or in pediatric patients for durations of therapy beyond 14 days has not been studied. Prolonged LEVAQUIN® therapy should only be used when the benefit outweighs the risk [see Dosage and Administration and Clinical Studies in full Prescribing Information].”
