Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can range from mild ...

Studies have shown that the H5N1 is a subtype of the influenza A virus, which is part of the Orthomyxoviridae family. First identified in 1996 in geese in China, the H5N1 virus is known for its ...

Influenza virus is an infectious agent belonging to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae that causes a respiratory tract infection (influenza or 'flu') in vertebrates. There are three main species ...