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It is unknown the body temperature that kills the flu. However, the reason the flu is has been so prevalent this fall is because we did not have a typical hot summer. For the destruction of the swine and seasonal flu's we need to have a span of 85-plus degree days in the summer for 10-14 days. This is said to have killed the virus in the past.
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∙ 9y agoInfluenza virus is destroyed by heat of 167-212°F [75-100°C]. These are normal cooking temperatures.
In addition, several chemical germicides, including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics), and alcohols are effective against human influenza viruses if used in proper concentration for a sufficient length of time. For example, wipes or gels with 60% alcohol in them can be used to clean hands. The gels should be rubbed into hands until they are dry.
Cold temperatures or freezing temperatures will not kill the flu virus. In fact, the flu virus tends to be more stable and stays in the air longer when air is cold and dry.
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Is the flu linked to a virus?
Yes flu is a virus
What cause Avion Flu?
Avian Flu is caused by the virus like Flu virus in man. This virus has evolved with birds.
What is the avian flu virus?
its a flu
If you do not have a spleen can you die from the flu virus the swine flu?
Anybody can potentially die from any flu, swine or otherwise. Those without a spleen are at a higher risk of developing chest infections (like pneunomia), but the spleen does not have anything to do with fighting any type of flu or whether you will die from it.
Is the flu a bacteria?
No, the flu is caused by a virus.
Flu virus gestation?
How long does it take from contact with the flu virus to showing symptoms?
How is the flu virus pervasive?
The flu virus is pervasive in that it is a common virus which is spread from person to person generally in the cold months. There are several sub-categories of the flu virus, and the flu shot will usually contain 2 or three of these variations annually.
Flu epidemic of 1918 more bacterial or a virus?
Flu is always caused a virus, not bacteria, so no flu epidemic will be due to a bacterial agent. This is true of the 1918 "Spanish Flu", it was caused by a virus.
Is the flu caused by a bacterial or viral infection?
Influenza is caused by a virus. its straight up a virus...
Is the Swine Flu caused by a virus or a bacteria?
It is caused by a virus called A-H1N1/09 influenza virus (aka swine flu).
Can Swine Flu mix with another virus?
Yes. In fact the way the H1N1 pandemic swine flu was formed by the mixing of a human flu virus, a bird flu virus and a swine flu virus in a pig. When two similar viruses that are infecting the same cell exchange genetic material this is known as reassortment. They go on to form a new virus.
Is the flu a protist?
No. The flu (influenza) is caused by a virus. See related questions below.
