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What is the difference between novel H1N1 flu and swine flu?

April 26, 2017difference flu h1n1 swine

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What is the difference between novel H1N1 flu and swine flu?

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There is no difference. The virus was first called “swine flu” because many of the genes in this new virus were similar to genes found in flu viruses that occur in pigs (swine). Researchers have since determined that the virus contains genes from human, swine, and avian (bird) influenza viruses. Whether it is called novel H1N1 flu, swine flu, or novel influenza A, it is all caused by the same virus.