influenssaviruksen
Influenssavirus is a genus of viruses in the family Orthomyxoviridae. It is responsible for causing influenza, commonly known as the flu, in humans and other mammals. There are four main types of influenza viruses: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics in humans. Influenza C viruses typically cause mild respiratory illness, and influenza D viruses primarily affect cattle.
Influenza viruses are RNA viruses. They have a segmented genome, meaning their genetic material is divided
The virus spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs,
Symptoms of influenza typically include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches,
Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza. Influenza vaccines protect against the influenza viruses