Communicating today based on the lessons from the 19181919 influenza pandemic pdf icon 1. Microbial composition of the human nasopharynx varies. Influenza fact sheet keywords department of health services, dhs, division of public health, influenza, flu, coughing, sneezing, vaccine, vaccination, flu shot, contagious, p42064, p42064. There are three groups of influenza viruses, called type a, b, or c. Bird flu and swine flu pandemics both resulted from influenza a viruses. Influenza virus is the major cause of severe viral respiratory infection in adults, resulting in more than 200,000 hospitalizations and 30,000 to 50,000 deaths each year in the united states. Detection of influenza virus types a and b and type a subtypes h1, h3, and h5 by multiplex polymerase chain reaction. A newly recognized livestock influenza virus, originally thought to be an influenza c virus, might represent a fourth genus, influenza d.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus. Influenza type c infections generally cause mild illness and are not thought to cause human flu epidemics. The influenza type for reported seasontodate cases includes 92. The virus was first recognized in april 2009 and spread quickly to 74 countries worldwide. Mechanism of transcription and replication of the influenza virus type a. Influenza virus types and subtypes detection by single step. Influenza virus h1n1 fact sheet morgridge institute for. It was caused by an h1n1 virus with genes of avian origin. There are four strains of influenza virusa, b, c, and dwith influenza a and b being the most common causes of infection in humans 4, 5. The c viruses cause only mild respiratory illness in humans. The section will also welcome the case reports of influenza outbreaks in both. The influenza viruses section of virology journal will publish articles on all aspects of influenza virus research, including molecular genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, cell biology, immunology, morphology, and pathogenesis. Obesity impairs the adaptive immune response to influenza. There are actually four different types of influenza viruses.
Influenza virus isolation in tissue cell culture from respiratory specimens. First identified in humans in 1947, ivc is responsible for mild upper respiratory illness, most commonly in infants and young children. Clinical illness follows a short incubation period and presentation ranges from asymptomatic to fulminant, depending on the characteristics of both the virus and the individual host. Influenza b, one type of influenza virus, is dominating the 20192020 flu season early on. Other articles where influenza type a virus is discussed. Influenza viruses are split up into three broad groups known as influenza a, b and c. How ever, after the 2009 pandemic, findings on the severity of epidemics by type and subtype of influenza virus have varied widely. Influenza type a is the primary group affecting both humans and animals.
Influenza diagnosis clinical and epidemiological characteristics increase of febrile respiratory illness lab isolation of influenza virus from clinical specimen e. Influenza virus influenza is a singlestranded, helically shaped, rna virus of the orthomyxovirus family. The designation h1n1 indicates unique traits, which exhibit characteristics that identify the virus to the immune system and allows for attachment and replication of the virus. Globally, influenza has a mortality burden of approximately 250,000 to 500,000, with as many as 3 million to 5 million individuals severely affected by influenza each year.
Currently, influenza ah1n1 and ah3n2 are the circulating seasonal influenza a virus subtypes. Influenza d viruses are not known to infect humans and have been observed only in pigs and cattle. Obesity impairs the adaptive immune response to influenza virus. How ever, after the 2009 pandemic, findings on the severity of epidemics by type and subtype of influenza virus. Percent of ili reported by type of sentinel outpatient facility, indiana, 20192020 season. Influenza flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by. There are three large groupings or types of seasonal influenza viruses, labeled a, b, and c.
It is suggested that the mutation at position 273 may be one of the characteristics that allow the typea influenza virus to be ascribed to a pandemic or a seasonal type. Influenza viruses are susceptible to heat, ph extremes, dryness, and are generally unstable in the environment. The nomenclature to describe the type of influenza virus is expressed in this order. Pdf detection of influenza virus types a and b and type a. The association of certain influenza virus types and subtypes with disease severity has been a major topic of influenza research in recent years 410. When rna from both influenza type a and type b lane. It is suggested that the mutation at position 273 may be one of the characteristics that allow the type a influenza virus to be ascribed to a pandemic or a seasonal type. Most people get infected with one or more of these viruses at some point in their lives. Influenza a symptoms can be confused with signs of other conditions but are usually. During and after the 2009 pandemic, the critical care literature was replete with influenzarelated articles. The 2009 influenza outbreak of swine flu was the result of an influenza virus species that infected pigs, then reassort swap genes and the new virus emerged. Influenza viruses are inactivated by sunlight, disinfectants, and detergents, such as sodium deoxycholate and sodium dodecyl sulphate. Other articles where influenza type b virus is discussed. Influenza a viruses are divided into subtypes based on two proteins on the surface of the virus.
Influenza a viruses can be broken down into sub types depending on the genes that make up the surface proteins. Influenza type a or type b specific dna bands only were amplified when rna was from either influenza a lane. In the united states, it was first identified in military personnel in spring 1918. Jun 08, 2017 influenza is a segmented rna virus encapsulated by a host lipid envelope with two prominent viral peptides comprising its surface. Printer friendly version pdf icon pdf common human coronaviruses, including types 229e, nl63, oc43, and hku1, usually cause mild to moderate upperrespiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold. Members of the orthomyxoviridae family of segmented, negative sense, singlestranded rna viruses. Well, doctors used to think that people with influenza type b experienced less severe symptoms than those with a type a infection. Type a influenza is most commonly found among wild birds as its principal reservoir but can affect several other species and is the predominant form. Influenza, also called the flu, is a viral disease that affects humans and many animals. We collected nasopharyngeal samples from 215 individuals infected with.
Influenza ah3 seasonal virus 0 0% 5 nov 18, 2019 influenza type c infections generally cause mild illness and are not thought to cause human flu epidemics. This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution. Influenza spreads yearly across the continents, and when a new influenza virus emerges and transmits among humans, an influenza pandemic can occur. Anyone can get the flu, but it is more dangerous for some people. It can cause mild to severe illness, hospitalization, and even death. Illness severity in hospitalized influenza patients by virus. Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection caused by the influenza virus. While influenza a viruses infect humans and other animals, influenza b viruses affects only humans, primarily children. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions or. Influenza d viruses are known to infect pigs and cattle. No laboratorypositive cases of influenza were reported by the missouri state. Influenza virus type a excluding 1918 influenza a h1n1 strain and subtypes h5, h7 and h9.
Initially called by various names, including swine flu, the influenza a h1n1pdm09 virus highlighted the risk of an influenza pandemic similar to that of 1918 which wiped out approximately 1% of the population. Currently there are four main influenza type a virus subtypes, but the 2009 influenza virus from pigs causing the outbreak was an h1n1 virus. The most common form of influenza, type a can spread from animals to humans and is known to. Vaccination against influenza, while having variable effectiveness, could also play a role in microbial community stability. Jun 22, 2018 influenza a h1n1 virus infection has also been associated with acute pancreatitis 1012 and type 1 diabetes, 14 in human casereport studies. Immunology and vaccinepreventable diseases pink book. Influenza bvictoria nrth ecen jeff wcen sern nern swrn mobl influenza ah1n1 influenza b influenza a coronavirus nl63 human rhinovirus enterovirus influenza ah3n2 influenza ah3 adenovirus human metapneumovirus respiratory syncytial virus a.
Influenza a is the only type that can cause a pandemic, which is a global spread of disease. Factors that contribute to enhanced susceptibility to severe bacterial disease after influenza virus infection are not well defined but likely include the microbiome of the respiratory tract. Request pdf novel type d influenza virus influenza viruses have been known to be types a to c, including human seasonal influenza virus and avian influenza virus. Flu goes around every year, with some years being worse than others. The viral coats, or outer surfaces, of these viruses contain two major antigenic glycoproteinshemagglutinin h and neuraminidase nwhich differ between influenza a subtypes e.
Number of influenzaassociated deaths varies substantially by year, influenza virus type and subtype, and age group annual influenzaassociated deaths ranged from 12,000 to 56,000 between 2010 and 2014, with an average of 23,607 annual deaths persons 65 years of age and older account for 70% to 85% of deaths. People of all ages can get the flu, from babies and young adults, to the elderly. A new type of virus from epidemic influenza science. Type a influenza has subtypes that are determined by the surface antigens hemagglutinin h and neuraminidase n.
Influenza type a viruses are categorized by subtype and strain. Jan 10, 2020 influenza a is the only type that can cause a pandemic, which is a global spread of disease. Influenza the center for food security and public health iowa. Influenza, influenzaassociated mortality, and novel. Dec 21, 2018 type a influenza is a contagious viral infection that can have lifethreatening complications if left untreated.
The influenza a2 virus and other variants of influenza is spread by people who are already infected. Flu is a contagious disease that spreads around the united states every year, usually between october and may. The world health organization who declared the virus a global pandemic. The influenza type a virus, known as h1n1 is a respiratory infection that was popularly named swine flu. It most commonly causes a fever and respiratory problems. Type a influenza is a contagious viral infection that can have lifethreatening complications if left untreated. These symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week. When a circulating human influenza virus infects a host usually an animal or bird already infected with its own virus, the segments of the two viruses can be mixed up and packaged together. The most common form of influenza, type a can spread from animals to humans and is known to cause pandemics. Basic antigen types a, b, and c are determined by the nuclear material.
Influenza disease alabama department of public health. Influenza a virus subtypes are subdivided into strains based on genetic variations in the h protein of the virus. Influenza type c viruses are not associated with severe disease, epidemics, or pandemics, and. Influenza a viruses can also cause sporadic infections or spread worldwide.
Influenza ah3n2 was the predominant type a virus in southwestern europe, north america and some countries in asia. Pdf detection of influenza virus types a and b and type. Laboratory testing for influenza virus infection may be done on pre or postmortem clinical specimens, and include identification of influenza a or b virus infections by a positive result by at least one of the following. Anyone can get flu and it strikes suddenly and can last several days. Influenza d virus is a species in the virus genus influenzavirus d, in the family orthomyxoviridae, that causes influenza. Pandemic influenza and subsequent risk of type 1 diabetes. Influenza a is the most common type, and h1n1 is a type of influenza a. Although there is not universal consensus regarding where the virus originated, it spread worldwide during 19181919. Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use. Influenza a symptoms can be confused with signs of. The influenza virus is a member of the orthomyxoviridae family. Influenza d viruses primarily affect cattle and are not known to infect or cause illness in people.
Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for. Influenza b virus is a main causative pathogen of annual influenza epidemics, however, research on influenza b virus in general lags behind that on influenza a viruses, one of the important reasons is studies. Questions and answers immunization action coalition. Type a flu virus is constantly changing and is generally responsible for the large flu epidemics.
This seasonal ah1n1 virus is the same virus that caused the 2009 influenza pandemic, as it is now circulating seasonally. Influenza a h1n1 virus infection has also been associated with acute pancreatitis 1012 and type 1 diabetes, 14 in human casereport studies. Jan, 2020 influenza b, one type of influenza virus, is dominating the 20192020 flu season early on. Influenza viruses are members of the family orthomyxoviridae. A critical factor in influenza virusassociated morbidity and mortality is the increased susceptibility of infected individuals to bacterial pneumonia, a common complication of influenza. The subtle mutations accumulated through antigenic. Influenza virus types and subtypes detection by single. Mar 26, 2018 there are three main types of influenza type a. They are also vulnerable to heat and a low ph, depending on the virus type. Type a influenza is most commonly found among wild birds as its principal reservoir but can affect several other species and is the predominant form of influenza to cause illness in humans. Influenza a and b are the two types of influenza that cause epidemic seasonal infections nearly every year. First isolated from pigs in 2011, the virus was categorized as a new genus of orthomyxoviridae in 2016. Illness severity in hospitalized influenza patients by.
The tree shrew is a promising model for the study of influenza b virus infection. Influenza b viruses, of both bvictoria287 and byamagata1688 lineages. In addition, there are two type b viruses that are also circulating as seasonal influenza viruses. Subtypes of the type a influenza virus are identified by two antigens influenza virus proteins called hemagglu. The latter are composed of key genes from the 1918 virus, updated by subsequentlyincorporated avian influenza genes that code for novel surface proteins, making the 1918 virus indeed the mother of all pandemics. Influenza is an acute respiratory illness, caused by influenza a, b, and c viruses, that occurs in local outbreaks or seasonal epidemics. During and after the 2009 pandemic, the critical care literature was replete with influenza related articles.
109 1105 1322 657 946 1495 377 160 741 1401 523 1078 537 235 281 887 1534 626 1542 949 512 1337 1143 286 863 1028 212 1093 1364 1519 1386 82 725 629 334 1188 984 500 1260 144 1469 1346 14 421 1488 1349 1021 197