Influenza Virus Net is the web resource for anyone interested in influenza and flu pandemics. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses), that affects humans, birds and other mammals. The virus spreads easily from person to person. Influenza circulates worldwide and can affect anybody in any age group. Influenza causes annual epidemics that peak during winter in temperate regions. Influenza is a serious public health problem that causes severe illnesses and deaths for higher risk populations. The most common symptoms of the disease are chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness/fatigue and general discomfort. Sore throat, fever and coughs are the most frequent symptoms. In more serious cases, influenza causes pneumonia, which can be fatal, particularly for the young and the elderly. An influenza epidemic can take an economic toll through lost workforce productivity, and strain health services. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection.

The objectives of Influenza Virus Net are to be the public and professional information resource for influenza and to serve as a network in the exchange of information and news related to influenza.

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  Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:00 GMT
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  Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:46 GMT
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  Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:04 GMT
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• PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (114): USA (MD) poultry, susp., RFI
  Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:08:26 -0500
  Avian Influenza -- United States
  A poultry farm in Wicomico County had an inconclusive test for avian influenza, leading to 40 000 chickens being put down at a farm in Powellville.
  The farm was experiencing "higher than normal mortality" and was submitted to the Maryland Department of Agriculture laboratory for a disease screening, according to a release from Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. [DPI]. Disease screenings include testing for bird flu.
  Bird flu is a viral disease affecting multiple species throughout the