Pathogen of influenza
Feb 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Influenza generally refers to the flu. The pathogens responsible for influenza are primarily two types: influenza A virus and influenza B virus. Influenza A virus causes type A influenza, with common symptoms including fever, chills, sneezing, coughing, and sore throat. It can infect various organisms such as humans, birds, and pigs, and is highly contagious.
Influenza generally refers to the flu. The causative agents of influenza are primarily two types: influenza A virus and influenza B virus.
1. Influenza A virus
This virus causes influenza A, whose common symptoms include fever, chills, sneezing, coughing, and sore throat. It is a type of virus capable of causing pandemics and can infect various organisms including humans, birds, and pigs. It is highly contagious.
2. Influenza B virus
This virus causes influenza B, which is more common than influenza A but generally presents with milder symptoms. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, sneezing, and sore throat. These symptoms typically last about one week and gradually resolve on their own.
