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Differences between Influenza and Coronavirus Viruses
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The influenza and coronavirus viruses belong to different families and have different characteristics, especially in terms of how the genetic material is structured inside the virus particle.
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The influenza virus family and the coronavirus family have some differences in how they infect cells but both can mutate and become more dangerous.
1:29:38 - 1:33:36 (03:57)
influenza, coronavirus
Summary
The influenza virus family and the coronavirus family have some differences in how they infect cells but both can mutate and become more dangerous.
ChapterDifferences between Influenza and Coronavirus Viruses
Episode#216 – Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Swine flu is a combination of pig and bird influenza viruses, and depending on the predominant strain in a given season, it can be more or less lethal.
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Swine Flu
Summary
Swine flu is a combination of pig and bird influenza viruses, and depending on the predominant strain in a given season, it can be more or less lethal. Currently, the 2009 pandemic strain is in circulation.