PPT-Influenza (Family Orthomyxoviruses

Type A Type B Type C 150 subtypes Strains Subtypes are serologically distinct Antibodies do not crossneutralize between subtypes Strains are serologically identical Antibodies do crossneutralize between strains. While rare influenza can spread from pigs to people and from people to pigs When people get swine flu viruses its usually after contact with pigs This has happened in different settings including fairs Right now the Centers for Disease Control and P 1747 Citadel Plaza • Suite 206 • San Antonio, TX 78209 •(210) 826-0910 •Longhorn-VandD@sbcglobal.net. Background. . Influenza virus: a highly evolving pathogen-. In the US: . 200K hospitalizations, 35,000 deaths per yr. . Bailey Inglis. You all know the symptoms of the flu…. Influenza is transmitted through personal contact. INFLUENZA IS A RNA VIRUS. with an 8 piece RNA genome!!!. It is enclosed by a lipid bilayer . [Name of Critical Access Hospital]. Do no harm . . . . Stick out your arm!. . Mo. Day, Year. The Pathogen. Influenza, often called “the flu” . Contagious respiratory illness . Symptoms vary . Silent Carriers. Two funded influenza vaccines. Key campaign messages. 2018 promotional campaign . Eligibility. Influenza - the disease. 2018 vaccines and strains. Precautions and contraindications. Influenza and healthcare workers. An Individual and Family Discussion Exercise. Alabama Department of Public Health. Center for Emergency Preparedness. January 2008. Influenza (Flu) Terms. Seasonal (or common) flu . Respiratory illness . Orthomyxoviridae family of viruses. RNA enveloped viruses that make up three genera. Influenzavirus A. Influenzavirus B. Influenzavirus C. The type A viruses are the most virulent among the three, genetically diverse and infecting human, birds and animals. Armistice Day in London 11 November 1918. Origins of Spanish flu. Spanish flu Symptoms. Role of Nurses. Vera Brittain. Treatments and Remedies . Global Impact. Family nursing. Family nursing. Legacy. The influenza virus group consists of three enveloped RNA members of the family Orthomyxoviridae:. influenza A, B, and C. . Influenza A . viruses are further classified into hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase. 1.Contingency plan for management of human cases2.AnnexureNational Influenza Pandemic Committee13National Contingency Plan for Avian Influenza14Action Plan for State Animal Husbandry17National Rapid R 1 LU, AND NOROVIRUS Influenza Seasonal influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is caused by influenza viruses, which infect the respiratory tract (i.e., the nose, throat, lungs). Unlike many othe RNA virus. of the family . Orthomyxoviridae. that is responsible for the infectious disease . influenza. (or most commonly referred to as flu) in birds, various mammals (such as pigs) and humans. Typically, influenza is characterized by fever, sore throat, chills and other non-specific symptoms, it is a much more severe disease. It is spread around the world in seasonal epidemics and according to World Health Organization, these annual epidemics result in about three to five million cases of severe illness, and about 250 000 to 500 000 deaths.. Prof & . HoD. Dept Pathology . SKHMC. Influenza virus . General Properties. • Influenza virus is spherical and possesses helical symmetry. • Viral RNA comprises of single stranded RNA. • Site of RNA replication: . viruses. . . Swine influenza virus (SIV) is any strain of the . influenza family of viruses. that is . endemic. in . pigs. .. . As of 2009, the known SIV strains include . influenza C. and the subtypes of .