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'Avian Influenza' is not the scientific name, the scientific name is actually Orthomyxoviridae, Influenza Type A, subtype H5N1.
The common names are: Avian Influenza, bird flu, and fowl plague.
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What is the name of the virus that causes influenza?
Influenza is caused exclusively by viruses in the Orthomyxoviridae family.Viruses are not true cells and are metabolically inert until they are attached or inside of a host cell of a plant or animal (including humans).
What is the most common injury from influenza?
Typically no injuries are accommodated with the flu. Some people can die if their immune system is substantially weak and they don't receive the proper medical attention. Usually a headache is the first symptom with a sharply rising temperature then the cough and runny nose kicks in.
Who are the most common victims for influenza?
The elderly, the young - especially babies under 6 months old who can not be vaccinated, and those with underlying medical problems. See the related question below for more information about those at higher risk of getting the flu and/or having complications.
Does a polio virus contain DNA or RNA?
The influenza virus contains Both DNA and RNA.Its an exception.
Will hugging a person with the flu cause you to get it?
Yes, it likely would if they were in the active stages of the viral infection when you hug them. Any close contact directly with another person can pass the flu virus to you which is why you are advised to stay a minimum of 6 feet away from anyone with the flu and they are advised to cover coughs and sneezes which, along with touching contaminated surfaces, is the most common way the flu viruses are transmitted from person to person.
What is the common name for viral gastroenteritis?
"Stomach flu", or the "GI flu".
What is influenza type A?
influenza type A is the most common and dangerous of all the types of this virus. it has caused many medical panics in history.
What is the medical name of a medical examiner?
There is no medical name of medical examiner. They are also designated as a common name like all other people.
What is the medical name for Singultus?
singultus IS the medical name for the more common name of a Hiccup. :p
Where are some flu clinics in Milton Ontario?
Some flu clinics in Milton Ontario are: Onsite Flu Shots - ParaMed, Inside Halton, Hawthorne Health, Prime Care Health, Holly Medical Clinic, Primacy, James Snow Pharmacy, Milton Medical Centre, to name a few.
What medical conditions affect the elderly?
The most common medical conditions affecting the aging are coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, and the flu. Accidents resulting in injuries such as hip fractures are also common among the elderly.
What is the common medical name for plumbism?
The common name for plumbism is "lead poisoning" and it can be acute or chronic.
What are common viruses?
the flu
What are common sicknesses?
flu
Is it a cold the flu or allergies?
The flu (full name influenza) is caused by a virus. You can differentiate between an allergic reaction like hay fever and infection with the flu by watching for fever, hot and cold chills and muscle aches - all of these are common with the flu but uncommon in an allergic reaction.
How do you cure fighting cocks flu?
If you want to cure the fighting cocks flu, you are need to get an antibiotic. This flu is common in the Philippines.
Are there colds in Finland?
Flu is very common in Finland, especially during the flu seasons.
