Influenza, or more commonly known as flu in society today, is caused by influenza viruses. Influenza virus belongs to a family of RNA virus called the othromyxoviruses. Influenza viruses A,B and C can affect people, causing the flu. The virus spreads through the air in the form of droplets when someone with the virus sneeze, cough or even talk. People in close proximity with someone down with influenza is more likely to inhale the droplets and be affected. Influenza can also be spread through direct contact with an object or surface that is contaminated with the flu virus. These virus would then have a possibility to enter the body
