Only 50 people in the world have previously been infected with the H1N2 strain, which is commonly found in pigs. Genetic analysis of the human UK case revealed it is closely related to the strain ...

The UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2, very similar to what has been circulating in pigs, has been detected, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Routine surveillance in ...

Swine influenza A viruses, consisting of H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2 subtypes, are enzootic globally and can mix with human and avian viruses, leading to reassortments with pandemic potential.

The new influenza strain A(H1N2)v detected had not been seen before in the UK. It was identified by UKHSA scientists using genome sequencing, as part of routine testing for flu carried out by GPs.

The A(H1N2)v infection was detected in a routine flu screening test at a GP surgery in North Yorkshire. Officials said the person had respiratory symptoms, a mild illness and had fully recovered.