Influenza Research Paper

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Influenza Disease Common and Scientific Name:
This is the Influenza Disease, which is also known as “The Flu”. It can be caused by the viruses Orthomyxoviridae Influenza Virus (A)(B)(C)(D).

Classification:
The classification for Influenza is Virus, Orthomyxoviridae, Orthomyxovirus Influenza (A)(B)(C)(D)
Orthomyxoviruses are usually spherical and are 80-120 nanometers diameter wise. These are usually six to eight segments of linear, single-stranded RNA. Influenza viruses are categorized into types A, B, C, and D according to the variation in nucleoprotein antigen. The difference is that in types A and B are usually the ones that cause new strains. Type C is antigenically stable. …show more content…

Advanced symptoms include cardiovascular system failure, respiratory system failure, kidney failure, and pneumonia these symptoms are rare and usually only appear in the elderly.

Mode of Transmission and Geographic Location:
Influenza can be contacted due to close contact with infected individuals, influenza actually originated in Spain, but since then it has spread worldwide with the exception of possibly Antarctica.

Treatment:
Some initial treatments are drinking plenty of fluids, rest, pain relievers (optional), antiviral medication such as Tamiflu or Relenza, these medications will allow you to recover a few days faster than average.
There aren’t any long term treatments for Influenza, but there are many long term treatments for its complications such as diuretic medication, getting a tracheostomy, or receiving a kidney

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