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King of the Viruses: What Flu Does to the Body

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy explores the influenza virus, as discusses why it is often considered the "King of the Viruses." He discusses the four main types—A, B, C, and D—and explains how the virus spreads, infects humans, and mutates. Jonathan covers flu symptoms, potential complications like pneumonia, and how treatments and vaccines work. He also addresses the effectiveness of the flu vaccine and things to consider when making the decision about getting vaciinated.

0:00 0:40 Intro
1:41 2:04 Defining the Influenza Virus
2:05 2:54 The Four Main Types of Influenza (A, B, C, D)
2:55 3:51 How Influenza Spreads and Infects Humans
3:52 4:23 HSubtypes and NSubtypes: How They Change the Virus
4:24 7:13 How Influenza Gets Inside Your Cells
7:14 8:52 How Influenza Mutates So Quickly
8:53 10:46 Antigenic Shift: Mixing of Viral RNA Between Humans and Animals
10:47 11:55 Influenza Symptoms
11:56 12:16 Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Can They Be Related to Flu?
12:17 12:37 Serious Flu Complications (Pneumonia)
12:38 13:03 Flu Treatment Options
13:04 13:53 How Flu Medication Works
13:54 14:21 How to Make Flu Medication Most Effective
14:22 15:00 Preventative Measures to Minimize Flu Risk
15:01 16:10 Flu Vaccine Effectiveness: Should You Get It?
16:11 16:38 Final Thoughts

Common Questions:

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