Category: Influenza

Influenza: Symptoms, Treatment And Development INTRODUCTION Influenza, also known as flu is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus that attacks the respiratory system of humans. It is also transmissible by droplets spreading from one infected person to another by just sneezing, coughing or talking. There are four types of influenza viruses: influenza A,…

Ethical And Legal Issues Regarding Influenza Patients Influenza, commonly known as flu, is an infectious disease of the respiratory tracts caused by influenza viruses which can be potentially life threateneing (Australian Government, Department of Health, 2014). An influenza pandemic occurs where a new subtype of the influenza virus emerges to which most people are not…

Influenza Infection Risk Factors When the new species arrive in new environment, it will need to adapt that as human appear on the earth try to develop technology and system in order to overcome difficulties. In the past thousands of years, human already vanquished weather, fundamental living condition and becoming dominated the earth, however, there…

Influenza Virus: Microbiology, Effects And Treatment Microbiology Causing Agent  Influenza occurs due to infection of respiratory tract by Influenza virus, RNA viruses of orthomyxovirus genus. There are four types of influenza virus designated as A, B, C and D. Influenza A and B occurs commonly in humans. It is responsible for outbreak of respiratory…

Influenza Song 1918 Essay Introduction: The Influenza Song of 1918, also known as “I Had a Little Bird,” was a popular song during the devastating influenza pandemic that swept across the world. This essay aims to provide an analytical exploration of the significance of the Influenza Song 1918, delving into its historical context, themes, and…

The Peculiarities Of Influenza Viruses Contamination INTRODUCTION Influenza viruses are a virus that infects the respiratory tract of mammals and usually can cause fever, muscle pain, severe headache, sore throat, fatigue, coughing, and weakness. It is the Orthomyxoviridae family of enveloped viruses and a significant cause of respiratory infections worldwide (Bahadoran et al., 2016). It…

Types And Features Of Influenza Human Virus INTRODUCTION Influenza continues to be a major public health concern.The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in a typical year, 10 to 20 percent of the world’s population is infected with influenza, resulting in 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 severe illnesses and 250,000 to 500,000 deaths (World Health Organization, 1999).…

Influenza: Increased Likelihood Of Health Risks For Older Patients Have you ever experienced a combination of these symptoms: sore throat, coughing, rhinorrhea, body aches and a fever? The answer for most people would be yes, this means that for some they have contracted the disease known as influenza or as most commonly put, the flu.…

Investigation To Determine The Future Trends Of Flu In Australia For The Rest Of 2019 Introduction The task requires a detailed investigation to find out the data provided which include the reference number of state and territories, date of onset, notification date which is relevant to the health authority, age, sex and the postcode of…

General Overview Of Influenza As An Infectious Virus Influenza has become an annual epidemic, increasing in volatility, which can greatly affect the fragile and vulnerable, particularly the elderly. Within healthcare settings, such as aged-care facilities, outbreaks can be greatly detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the residents, impacting greatly on their ability to partake…