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Flu virus particles on red blood cells

Flu virus particles on red blood cells

Flu (influenza) virus particles (blue) on red blood cells, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Flu usually causes lethargy, aching muscles, fever and nausea. Some strains, however, develop into far more serious forms, and epidemics in the past have killed millions.

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