Consider the following statements: 1. Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu. 2. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu 3. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the sw

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Q: 67 (IAS/2010)
Consider the following statements:
1. Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu.
2. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu
3. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the swine (pigs) must all be culled
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Science

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IAS

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{'swine flu': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'antibiotics': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'pigs': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'epidemic area': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'susceptible host': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'primary treatment': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

Statement 2 is correct. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu.

Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect.

Regarding statement 1, not every individual in the population is equally susceptible to swine flu. Some people may be more susceptible due to factors such as age, underlying health conditions, and genetic factors.

Regarding statement 3, culling of all swine (pigs) is not necessary to prevent the spread of swine flu. Swine flu is primarily spread from person to person, and measures such as vaccination, good hygiene practices, and public health education can be effective in preventing its spread. Culling of pigs may be considered in certain situations, such as when there is evidence of widespread infection among pigs, but it is not a routine measure for preventing the spread of swine flu.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2 only.