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Why is the swine flu called the swine flu

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The swine flu comes from a virus infection of pigs. Pigs are often called swine. Thanks for asking ChaCha!

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Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza. Swine means a pig.

Apr 26 2009, 11:42am | Source: CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu) | www.cdc.gov
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