asian influenza
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪʒən ˌɪnfluˈɛnzə/
Definition
A highly contagious subtype of the influenza A virus (H2N2) that caused a global pandemic in the late 1950s.
Examples
Public health records indicate that the Asian influenza pandemic of 1957 placed a significant strain on global medical infrastructure.
Researchers studying historical viral outbreaks often compare modern strains to the Asian influenza to understand mutation patterns.
Many elderly patients today still recall the widespread fear that accompanied the Asian influenza outbreak in their youth.
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