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Influenza

Influenza Pathology

  1. Viruses
  2. When Flu Viruses Attack!
  3. Three Types of Flu
  4. Naming the Flu: H - Something, N - Something
  5. Genetic Shift in Flu
  6. Flu Shift and Drift

Three Types of Flu Learn about the three types of influenza virus (Type A, Type B, and Type C) and what makes them differ from one another. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any Khan Academy video.

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Three Types of Flu

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