Swine Flu Influenza A (H1N1) Up Close

Take a really close look at the virus formerly known as the swine flu - the flu that began in Mexico and further spread to the whole world, causing some major panic. It was associated to pigs and caused massive culling of the animals in Egypt in which WHO labeled as an act due to misinformation. There is no confirmation that the virus was transferred from pigs to humans. FAQ on WHO's website here and a full coverage with updates here.Photo from National Geographic News.