The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919 killed 50-100 million people, ranking it as a 5 on the Pandemic Severity Index. It was caused by an unusually severe influenza A virus strain and affected people in their prime. The immune response, called a cytokine storm, may have killed off the virus. The virus caused bacterial pneumonia […]
Stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, is caused by a virus and affects the stomach and small intestine. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, chills, and fever. It is spread through bodily fluids and can be present in the body before symptoms appear. Treatment involves resting the digestive system and staying hydrated with clear liquids. […]
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