Influenza is an acute respiratory disease caused by the influenza A or B virus. It often occurs
in outbreaks and epidemics worldwide, mainly during the winter season. Significant
numbers of influenza virus particles are present in the respiratory secretions of infected
persons, so infection can be transmitted by sneezing and coughing via large particle
droplets. The mean duration of influenza virus shedding in immunocompetent adult patients
is around 5 days but may continue for up to 10 days or more—particularly in children, elderly …

Influenza virus is an acute respiratory disease caused by the influenza A or influenza B
virus. These virus show effect mainly during winter season it often occurs in outbreaks and
epidemics worldwide. Influenza virus is respiratory viral disease. Significant numbers of
influenza virus particles are present in the respiratory secretion of infected persons, so
infection can be transmitted through sneezing and coughing via large particle of droplets.
The duration of influenza virus shedding in immune competent adult patients is around 5 to …