Influenza A, short for influenza A, is an acute respiratory infection caused by infection with the influenza A virus. Influenza viruses can be divided into four types: A, B, C, and D according to their core proteins. Influenza viruses that circulate seasonally in the population are influenza A and B viruses. Compared with influenza B virus, influenza A virus has many hosts in nature and is more prone to mutation or reassortment, resulting in rapid spread among the population, and many large-scale outbreaks of influenza in history have been associated with influenza A virus. The recent increase in influenza activity in many places in China is caused by the H1N1 subtype of influenza A virus. The full name of influenza B is influenza B, which is relative to influenza A. Influenza B is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza B virus. The transmission route is mainly respiratory transmission, the virus is transmitted through droplets such as sneezing and coughing, and can also be transmitted by direct contact, which is highly contagious and spreads quickly.
So, what should we pay attention to if you have a flu A and a flu?
1. Light diet Patients infected with influenza A (H1N1) and influenza B should pay attention to a light diet and avoid eating spicy, irritating, greasy and other foods to prevent increasing the burden on the body and affecting recovery.
2. Keep getting enough sleep Patients should pay attention to keeping enough sleep, which is helpful for physical recovery. Avoid strenuous exercise that puts a strain on the body and can aggravate the discomfort.
3. Try to avoid going out Influenza A (H1N1) and influenza B are contagious, and patients should avoid going out as much as possible to avoid infecting others with the virus.