Influenza: A case study

This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of influenza, covering topics such as defining influenza, influenza viruses, patterns of disease, antiviral treatments, and diagnosis of influenza. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify different strains of influenza, understand the cellular pathology of influenza infection, and recognize immune responses to the virus. The course employs a structured approach with a focus on theoretical knowledge and practical applications. It is designed for individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of infectious diseases, healthcare professionals, and students in related fields.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Background to the case study
• 1 Background to the case study
• 1.1 Defining influenza
• 1.2 Influenza infection in humans
• 1.3 Influenza infection in other species
• 2 Influenza viruses
• 2 Influenza viruses
• 2.1 Structure of influenza
• 2.2 Designation of strains of influenza
• 2.3 Genomic diversity of influenza
• 2.3.1 Creation of new viral strains
• 2.4 Infection and replication
• 2.5 Cellular pathology of influenza infection
• 3 Patterns of disease
• 3 Patterns of disease
• 3.1 Tracking the emergence of new strains
• 3.2 Immune responses to influenza
• 3.2.1 Summary of the response
• 4 Antiviral treatments
• 4 Antiviral treatments
• 5 Diagnosis of influenza
• 5 Diagnosis of influenza
• 5.1 Initial identification of influenza infection
• 5.2 Determining the subtype of influenza
• 6 Conclusion
• 6 Conclusion
• 7 Questions for the course
• 7 Questions for the course
• Glossary
• References
• Further reading
• Acknowledgements