Influenza
By: Caleb Tibs
What is Influenza
Influenza is a virus more commonly known as the Flu. It is a very common virus that has symptoms of a runny nose, fever, soar throat, headache, coughing and feeling tired. It is very common and can be deadly in extreme cases.
Causes of Influenza
Influenza is usually spread through the air from coughing and sneezing, also it can be spread from touching an area where an infected person had touched it. There are 3 types of flu, A,B and C.
Cells that fight of Influenza
- Macrophages
- Neutrophils
- Natural Killer cells
- eosinophils
- basophils
- mast cells
How Virus replicates
First it finds a host to infect
The Influenza Virus needs a host to replicate.
Then It releases its DNA to replicate its self using the cell
Each influenza has A DNA or RNA strand specific to a certain cell and if it finds the right cell it will make it replicate its self.
The virus Replicates its self from the cell and the cell explodes
After the virus is replicated it dissolves the cells membrane and the viruses burst out of it.
Treatment and Prevention
The Influenza Virus can be prevented by getting a flu shot so your body recognizes the influenza virus and can stop it. You can also take nasal spray and other antibiotics to help with the symptoms and swelling so it is less severe.