Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A person who is carrying the swine flu virus, but not yet sick cannot pass the virus to another person: TRUE or FALSE?

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Influenza viruses including H1N1 can be transmitted during the presymptomatic phase - infected individuals can shed virus and infect others 1 to 2 days before symptoms appear. This makes containment difficult and contributes to rapid spread in communities.

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