Feb 28, 2025 · Influenza type B viruses belong to either B/Yamagata or B/Victoria lineage. Influenza C virus is detected less frequently and usually causes mild infections, thus does not present public health importance. Influenza D viruses primarily affect cattle and are not known to infect or cause illness in people. Signs and symptoms

Feb 4, 2025 · Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which circulate in all parts of the world. It is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, severe malaise (feeling unwell), sore throat and a runny nose. The cough can be severe and can last two or more weeks.

Nov 27, 2009 · Influenza is usually mild and uncomplicated and most people recover without medical treatment. However infection with influenza may occasionally cause severe disease and death, particularly among the elderly, pregnant women, very young children and persons with certain medical conditions (including chronic heart, lung, kidney, liver, blood or ...

Feb 9, 2025 · What is influenza (the flu)? The flu is a viral infection of the lungs and airways. The virus spreads ...

Influenza, or the flu, is both a seasonal and a pandemic virus. Every year, mainly during the winter season, seasonal influenza infects as many as 1 billion people. This makes it one of the most common infectious respiratory viruses, after the common cold. Thankfully, the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System, or GISRS, monitors what viruses are circulating …

季节性流感是一种由在世界各地流行的流感病毒引起的急性呼吸道感染。它代表着一年四季的疾病负担。它会导致严重程度不等的疾病，有时还会导致住院和死亡。

Oct 29, 2024 · Influenza is an acute viral infection that spreads easily from person to person in any age group and that can cause serious complications in certain risk groups. In addition to seasonal epidemics, influenza pandemics can occur when a new influenza virus subtype emerges or when an animal influenza virus begins to spread among humans.

Oct 3, 2023 · Influenza A viruses are established in many animal species. The emergence of an influenza A virus, with the ability to infect people and sustain human-to-human transmission, could cause an influenza pandemic. Influenza type A viruses are classified into subtypes according to the combinations of the proteins on the surface of the virus.

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"Pandemic influenza is a significant public health issue that we are unable to prevent or eliminate, given our current technology and knowledge. So much of our work managing the pandemic has to be when it occurs, to impact on health and society," said Dr Zhang. "Seasonal influenza epidemics provide real opportunities to prepare for the next ...