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What are the differences between swine flu and other types of the flu?
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Different strains: There are a large number of different varieties of influenza virus that have natural affinity for different species. Bird flu and swine flu are two such strains. The animal viruses occasionally acquire the ability to infect humans.
Answered 7/11/2012
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