Influenza (The Flu)

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Published 2020-06-01

We've all heard of the flu, and probably know that it is associated with a particular virus. What is the structure of this virus? How is it transmitted? What steps do we have in place in terms of treatment and prevention? The flu is actually no joke, lots of people die from influenza every year, so let's get a closer look now!

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All Comments (21)

@jasm.5823 4 years ago

Dave the reason for the name "Spanish Flu" is because Spain finally confirmed the flu when other nations (USA, France, etc) would not. Spain was a neutral country during World War 1.
@mikelaggeson2605 4 years ago

Love your videos Dave! Very informative and inspirational to take general scientific knowledge to the next level.
@vegatronld 4 years ago

Thanks again Dave. Good information is always grateful.
@glennpearson9348 4 years ago

Great work, Professor Dave. Started following your channel about 6 months ago and haven't missed a new post yet. It's been fun going back to some of your older stuff, as well as checking out your earlier music career. The montage of the various Mario Bros. songs on the piano (for the kids?) was a lot of fun to watch.
@lifesgoodbalanced1739 2 years ago

Thank you dave currently studying nursing and this has helped me a lot .
@yatindrsomarooa7739 2 years ago

Nice explanation sir! Thank you
@donsheffler 4 years ago

Your vids are SO clear and educational. Thanks again Dave
@klimke22 4 years ago

I already knew alot of this but thanks for better solidifying my understanding ✌✌
@kaiwang5223 3 years ago

I dont get it. Videos like this one that helps people out the most, very useful and can broaden people's understanding of current diseases and knowledge, gets so little views. I wish more people in this world was more inteligent and receptive of science instead of only watching videos that either cause polerization or about a topic where they can feel "superior". Keep up the good work Dave.
@meenabarot2037 2 years ago

excellent presentation !! thank you so much.
@user-do5hg6vr7e 3 years ago

Nice explanation sir.Thank you.
@actionpotential915 11 months ago

Just loved it Professor 🤎
@aliciacoral2666 3 years ago

amazing video, thank you!
@vanessanodes5947 2 years ago

Fantastic video!!!
@constancapages 2 years ago

It's a great video, but I'd like to point out that there's a little mistake in the viral structure: what you called "capsid" is actually a protein matrix (the inner layer of the envelope). Influenza A has a nucleocapsid, thus the "capsid" arrow should point to the proteins surrounding the RNA.
@luxambience2787 4 years ago

Awesome Video!
@insomniomicron3297 4 months ago

Amazing video! <3
@maryum978 2 years ago

Wonderful presentationnnnnnnm
@nateh7674 4 years ago

Hey is there any update with "Dr." Kent hovind? I cant seem to find his response video on your channel. If there is can someone direct it to me thank!
@Jeene269 7 months ago

Thanks you so much