Swine flu transmission surges, scientists rule out virus mutation

Swine flu transmission is on the surge in Pune, India, with four persons testing positive for the contagion on Tuesday. “The rise in the virus transmission in some parts of the county, including Pune, can be attributed to the seasonality and the unpredictable nature of influenza viruses, including swine flu. The virus is susceptible to oseltamivir and has not been mutated. People should exercise precautions and maintain a healthy lifestyle to ward off the infection,” NIV senior scientist Mandeep Chadha told TOI.