MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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German Measles
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Russian Fever
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Spanish Flu
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Welsh Whooping Cough
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Detailed explanation-1: -The 1918 influenza pandemic was the most severe pandemic in recent history. It was caused by an H1N1 virus with genes of avian origin. Although there is not universal consensus regarding where the virus originated, it spread worldwide during 1918-1919.
Detailed explanation-2: -It was called the Spanish Flu not because the pandemic started in Spain. Spain was neutral in WWI and their news media extensively covered the pandemic. Other countries refused to admit having cases, so it looked like Spain was bearing the brunt of the pandemic which was not true.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most recent flu pandemic in the US, initially known as “swine flu, ‘’ occurred in 2009 with a novel influenza virus, H1N1, not previously identified in either animals or humans, per the CDC. The virus was actually first detected in the US and spread quickly across the US and the world.
Detailed explanation-4: -2009 H1N1 Pandemicplus icon. Summary of Progress since 2009. 1968 Pandemic (H3N2 virus) 1957-1958 Pandemic (H2N2 virus) History of Flu Pandemic 1930-Today. 1918 Pandemicplus icon. History. 1918 Partner Resourcesplus icon. Key Messages for Partners. 1918 Ask a Scientist Special Features.