Spanish Flu Flashcard

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What was the Spanish Flu?

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A variant of the influenza virus

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Why was the 1918 influenza pandemic called the 'Spanish Flu'?

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Spain was the first to report it due to free media

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Approximately how many people died worldwide due to the Spanish Flu?

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50 million

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Which group was unusually affected by the Spanish Flu?

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Previously healthy young adults

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What was a common method used to prevent the spread of the Spanish Flu?

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Wearing masks

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What was a significant consequence of the Spanish Flu in the United States?

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Closure of schools and businesses

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What was one of the reasons the Spanish Flu spread so rapidly?

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Troop movements during World War I

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What was a common misconception about the Spanish Flu?

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It was caused by bacteria

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What was a major challenge in treating the Spanish Flu?

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Lack of medical personnel

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What was discovered about the Spanish Flu virus in 2008?

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Three genes made it particularly deadly