Influenza is caused by three types of RNA viruses called influenza types A, B and C (considered different genera), which all belong to the family Orthomyxoviridae. The disease, colloquially called ...

VIVIAN, LA - DECEMBER 12: With a temperature of 103.8, Asa Moore, 6, of Vivian, Louisiana is examined by John Messier, a physician's assistant, at the North Caddo Surgical and Medical Center for ...

It's flu season right now, and the U.S. is in the midst of a wave that's straining hospitals. But not all influenza is the same. There are some notable differences between flu A and flu B strains. On ...

Influenza activity surged to very high levels across Iowa in late December, driving sharp increases in respiratory-related ...

It's flu season right now, and the U.S. is in the midst of a wave that's straining hospitals. But not all influenza is the same. There are some notable differences between flu A and flu B strains. On ...

By prioritizing vaccination and preventive measures, individuals can help mitigate the impact of respiratory illnesses and ...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 105, No. 11 (Mar. 18, 2008), pp. 4381-4386 (6 pages) The virulence of influenza virus is a multigenic trait. One ...

Flu season is starting to tick up in the U.S. And, looking at clues from other countries, we may be in for a rough winter. But not all influenza is the same. And there are some notable differences ...