The current situation regarding the outbreaks of A(H1N1) swine influenza is evolving rapidly, and countries from different regions of the globe have been affected.

Based on epidemiological data, human-to-human transmission has been demonstrated along with the ability of the virus to cause community-level outbreaks which together suggest the possibility of sustained human-to-human transmission. Health-care facilities now face the challenge of providing care for patients infected with A(H1N1) swine influenza. It is critical that health-care workers use appropriate infection