University of Pittsburgh confirms first case of swine flu

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh is reporting its first confirmed case of swine flu.

Pitt spokesman John Fedele said late Tuesday the student lives on campus, but he was unsure if the student is recuperating there.

Fedele says a few other students are reporting influenza symptoms.

University officials say they are following federal influenza guidelines.

They say that besides rest, fluids and medications such as fever reducers, otherwise healthy individuals with mild to moderate symptoms generally should isolate themselves.

Another Pittsburgh university, Carnegie Mellon, already has reported more than two dozen cases of the H1N1 illness.