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What were the symptoms of Hong Kong flu?
"Hong Kong Flu" was a strain of H3N2 influenza virus and was an epidemic in 1968-1969 that was the first known outbreak of H3N2 at the time. It began in Hong Kong but spread internationally and...
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What is the name of Hong Kong flu?
It was a strain of H3N2 influenza that caused an epidemic in 1968-1969 and began in Hong Kong (hence the name). It is commonly confused with Bird Flu (aka Avian Influenza-H5N1) because of similar...
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How far did the Hong Kong flu spread?
In the late sixties, the Hong Kong flu became a pandemic, meaning that it had spread to most of the world. The dates given for the start of this flu vary, with some giving a starting date of 1967...
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Why is Hong Kong called ''Hong Kong''?
Hong Kong in Chinese means "fragrant harbor". The actual word "Hong Kong" did not appear until the Treaty of Nanjing between the British Empire and China. As part of the treaty, the British demanded...
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What is flu and how can it be treated?
The flu, like a cold, is a virus, and so far, we really don't have a reliable way to treat viruses. That's why the cold, flu, herpes, HIV, etc aren't cured. the body develops its own response as best...