Chapter 21, Problem 2CT

Summary Introduction

To review:

The nature of the interaction between the medications and the neuraminidase molecules present on the influenza viruses for preventing and treating influenza in human beings.

Introduction:

Influenza, which is commonly called flu, is a type of viral infection. This is caused by the influenza virus. There are three types of influenza virus on the basis of the protein coat, namely Type A, B, and C. Type A causes the most serious type of disease. The person suffering from influenza feels a sore throat, headache, fever, and muscle pain. This influenza virus is a single-stranded, enveloped RNA (ribonucleic acid), which belongs to the orthomyxovirus family.