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For most forms of Influenza with no pre-existing health problems, the mortality rate is less than a quarter of a percent, or about 1 in 400. Cause of death is mostly due to respiratory failure, usually associated with secondary infections. (pneumonia etc..)
Patients with compromised immune systems, the very young and very old, are much more susceptible.
Some (rare) forms of influenza have much elevated mortality rates. Asian bird flu (H5N1) may have a mortality as high as 70%.
The 2009 influenza A (H1N1) outbreak is of normal virulence at present, but its similarity in structure and origin to the 1918 pandemic flu has raised worldwide concern.
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What is the name of the microorginism in influenza?
Influenza is an infectious disease also commonly known as Flu. It’s an acute respiratory infection caused by Influenza Virus A and Virus B. Central BioHub's is an online biospecimen marketplace. It offers high-quality, well-defined influenza disease biospecimens collected from patients suffering from influenza infections. To check more visit our website.
Is influenza caused by bacteria?
No, influenza is caused by viruses, specifically the influenza virus. Influenza viruses can infect the respiratory tract and lead to symptoms such as fever, cough, and body aches. Antibiotics, which are used to treat bacterial infections, are not effective against the influenza virus.
What is the genus and species category for influenza?
it is a negative single strand RNA virus of family orthomyxoviridae having four group: influenza A, influenza B, influenza C, and thogoto virus. containing 7to 8 segments of linear rna with a genome length b/w 12,000 to 15,000.
What is influenza bacterium or virus?
It is a type of bacteria that can cause pneumonia. Although the name sounds like influenza, it is unrelated to the flu, which is caused by viruses and not bacteria.
Did fungi cause the influenza?
No, fungi do not cause influenza. Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, not fungi. Fungi typically cause infections such as athlete's foot, yeast infections, or fungal pneumonia.
Can you give me a sentence for the word fatality?
The tsunami had a high fatality rate.
What is the difference between a mortality rate and a case fatality rate?
Case fatality rate= nummer of deaths/ people sick So when you are sick. Mortality rate = Nummer of death/ people in population
What is the Severity Rate for a fatality?
6000 mandays
What is the Fatality Rate of Hemophilia?
999,999/1,000,000
How do the dangers of an AVM hemorrhage compare to an aneurysmal rupture?
There is about a 10% fatality rate associated with AVM hemorrhage, compared to a 50% fatality rate for ruptured aneurysms.
What is the fatality rate of the machupo virus?
As high as 33%
What was the case fatality rate of the black death?
butt
What are the statistics for Black Friday fatality rate?
7 this year.
Fatality rate of gangrene?
i died from gangrene but i am still alive
What country has the highest fatality rate in motorist vehicles?
Russia
Seatbelt use reduces the fatality rate of front seat passengers by?
45%
What is the fatality rate for road traffic accidents in England?
In England, there are a large number of fatalities from road traffic accidents every year. The fatality rate for road traffic accidents in England is 2,222 accidents per year.
