Influenza: Pathology, Diagnosis and Prevention

A century has passed since the 1918 global flu pandemic, aka the ‘Spanish flu’. Back in the early 1900s, the virus was a relatively novel concept. Since then, our understanding of viruses has come a long way, as have our diagnostics tools, and control and preventative strategies.

Download this infographic to learn about:

• The structure of the influenza virus and how it interacts with our immune system
• Why and how to test for influenza
• Types of vaccines available and how they differ