A case of swine flu (a subtype of the H1N2 swine flu virus) has been detected in one person in the United Kingdom. This has been reported by the UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA) this Monday, November 27. The swine flu is viral disease that attacks pigs.

As explained by the World Health Organization (WHO), swine flu viruses , generally do not infect humans, although outbreaks have occasionally been reported in people in direct contact with pigs. There are also some documented cases of transmission between people.

In this case and as explained by one UKHSA information notethe contagion was detected during “a routine monitoring process” of the flu virus, after testing positive in a test carried out by this person’s doctor when presenting respiratory symptoms.

However, the individual suffered a “mild sickness” from which he “has fully recovered” from the H1N2 swine flu virus subtype. In this sense, the UKHSA indicated that “the source of infection has not yet been determined”, so “it remains under investigation.”

“We are working quickly to trace close contacts and reduce any possible spread. In accordance with established protocols, investigations are being carried out to understand how the individual acquired the infection and evaluate if there are more associated cases,” as he writes in said note, Meera Chand, UKHSA advocacy manager.

In addition, Christine Middlemiss, their head veterinarian, has assured that “specialized scientific and veterinary knowledge” is being provided to reinforce the UKHSA investigation into this first case detected in the United Kingdom. “Pig farmers should also immediately inform their local veterinarian of any suspected swine flu in their herds,” the expert added.