microorgasnism, flu
2007-03-27 23:37:28 · 4 answers · asked by xnix&vix! 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The general answer is of course a virus. They are either influenza A,B or C. These are then divided into subtypes, given as numbers and often including a place name, identifying where they were first identified. Such as Spanish Flu,Asian Flu and Hong Kong Flu.
2007-03-28 03:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Influenza is caused by a virus of the RNA type(orthomyxoviridae) of which there are numerous strains or derivatives. Flu occurs annually and in some years causes pandemics when many lives are lost, especially if the strain is virulent, like Spanish flu, for example.Flu is spread through the air by droplets of body fluid,coughs,sneezes or can be passed in blood.Vaccination in autumn to the elderly ,sick can prevent the disease spreading..Flu is infectious for about a week and the person infected will have several symptoms. Sore throat,muscle aches,head ache, cough, sneezing, fever,general body weakness. The main risk involved is that pneumonia might result.Unless there are any complication the treatment is bed rest, paracetamol or similar,light meals .
2007-03-28 07:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Influenza virus.
2007-03-28 06:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by imicola 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a VIRUS! And, it makes you feel AWFUL. I KNOW, - 'cos I GOT IT, RIGHT NOW!
2007-03-28 07:01:48 · answer #4 · answered by Spike 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋