The strain of swine flu virus (A H1N1) in Armenia has been detected in a 14-year-old child who is receiving inpatient treatment at Arabkir Medical Center. The 14-year-old is receiving inpatient treatment at Arabkir Hospital, infectious disease specialist at the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention Yevgeniya Khachatryan told NEWS.am Medicine.

The child's condition at the moment is assessed as satisfactory, she said.

Earlier, the Center reported the discovery of a strain of swine flu in Armenia.

Swine flu strain detected in Armenia

Yevgenia Khachatryan reported that influenza A H1N1 is characterized by the same symptoms as all ARI, but the course can be more severe.

"There can be a sharp rise in temperature, muscle, headaches, and general weakness. The disease may be accompanied by a cough, a runny nose. The lower respiratory tract may also be affected as a complication," she said.

Infectiologist urged in such cases to immediately consult a doctor, and not to self-medicate, including treatment with antibiotics, because they are not indicated for viral infections.