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INFLUENZA - the disease: Influenza (or 'flu) is often considered a relatively benign disease, slightly worse than a cold. In fact, flu has killed millions. Following the famous 1918 outbreak more than 20 million people died. Every year, waves of influenza propagate around the world and we live in fear of a major and lethal type striking again.
INFLUENZA - the name: Influenza is Italian for "influence", Latin: influentia. It used to be thought that the disease was caused by a bad influence from the heavens.
FOR INFORMATION ON VIRUSES ENTERING CELLS please see virus entry into animal cells from Ed Rybicki.
Influenza virus # 5 solid virion blue on black
