Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Among them, Influenza A and Influenza B are the main types responsible for seasonal outbreaks. Understanding their differences is important not only for prevention and treatment, but also for accurate influenza virus testing and specimen collection in clinical and laboratory settings. What Is Influenza A? Influenza A is the …

Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly pathogenic zoonotic virus belonging to the Henipavirus genus of the Paramyxoviridae family. It was first identified during an outbreak in Malaysia in 1998–1999 and has since caused sporadic outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia. Nipah virus can spread from animals to humans, from humans to humans, and through contaminated food sources. Because of its …