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Influenza virus

Influenza, also known as “flu” is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system and classified as a pathogen. This common virus is highly contagious; the bacteria permeate through coughs and sneezes of an individual. Some of the symptoms of the influenza virus include high temperature, cold, fatigue, etc. In some cases, there are severe, seldom complications to this virus include bacterial pneumonia, congestive heart failure, dehydration, diabetes or asthma. The influenza virus may not be that grievous but it’s infectious. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in U.S.A, approximately 5-20% of the population obtains this virus and over 200,000 are hospitalized with it. Statistics of influenza

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