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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• PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (97): Bulgaria (PD) poultry
  Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:12:29 -0400
  Influenza -- Bulgaria
  A primary outbreak of bird flu has been identified by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BSAF) in the village of Trilistnik in Plovdiv. The disease was established in an industrial breeding establishment for laying hens and was confirmed by a laboratory test report, the agency said.
  For the control and eradication of the disease, NVS [National Veterinary Service] has implemented all measures in accordance with current legislation. Humane killing and destruction of all birds kept on the