Influenza
Influenza, also known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus.[1] Symptoms can be mild to severe.[2] The most common symptoms include: high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, headache, coughing, and feeling tired.[1] These symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week.[1] The cough, however, may last for more than two weeks.[1] Influenza spreads around the world in yearly outbreaks, resulting in about three to five million cases of severe illness and about 290,000 to 650,000 deaths.[1][3]
Shoghi Effendi[edit]
The "Asian flu" was an outbreak of pandemic influenzavirus A (H2N2 subtype) which lasted from early 1956 until 1958. Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, is reported to have died due to complications arising from the Asian flu strain of influenza:
- "Shoghi Effendi beloved of all hearts sacred trust given believers by Master passed away sudden heart attack in sleep following Asiatic flu. Urge believers remain steadfast cling institution Hands lovingly reared recently reinforced emphasized by beloved Guardian. Only oneness heart oneness purpose can befittingly testify loyalty all National Assemblies believers departed Guardian who sacrificed self utterly for service Faith."
- Ruhiyyih
- (Priceless Pearl, p. 447)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Influenza (Seasonal)". World Health Organization (WHO). 6 November 2018. Archived from the original on 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ↑ "Key Facts About Influenza (Flu)". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 9 September 2014. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ (14 December 2017). "Up to 650 000 people die of respiratory diseases linked to seasonal flu each year". Press release.
