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Influenza flu

Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs.The flu attacks the lungs, nose and throat. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic disease or weak immune systems are at high risk. Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches and fatigue.
Detailed Information
Disease Name Influenza flu
Virus Name Influenza A, Influenza B, Influenza C virus
Capsid Symmetry Helical
Capsid Naked/Enveloped Enveloped
Family Orthomyxoviridae
Genus Influenzavirus A, Influenzavirus B, Influenzavirus C
Genome Negative-sense, single-stranded RNA
Proteome 10 proteins including PB1, PB2, PA, HA, 5-NP, NA, M and NS protein
Antigenic Target HA surface proteins/antigens
Incubation Period 2 days
Zoonotic Evidence Influenza A is zoonotic, Influenza B and C: No
Host Influenza A (Human, birds, pigs); Influenza B and C (Human)
Chronology_Time Pandemic Link
Regions Affected Worldwide
Susceptible Age Group All
Transmission Route Respiratory, close contact
Symptoms Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea
Co-infection NA
Genome Reference Genome Link
Proteome Reference Proteome Link
References Reference 1