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Asian Influenza

Description:

Asian Influenza, also known as Asian flu, refers to a highly contagious viral infection caused by the H2N2 strain of the influenza A virus. It originated in East Asia in 1957 and rapidly spread to other parts of the world. The term is used to describe both the specific outbreak and the virus strain itself.

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Sense 1:

Noun: A particular strain of the influenza A virus (H2N2) that caused a pandemic in 1957-1958.

Sample Sentence: The Asian influenza outbreak of 1957 claimed the lives of millions of people worldwide.

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Sense 2:

Noun: Symptoms similar to the Asian flu caused by other influenza strains prevalent in East Asia.

Sample Sentence: He experienced symptoms of Asian influenza after returning from his trip to East Asia.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Asian flu, its symptoms, or its origins.

Sample Sentence: The Asian influenza outbreak had a significant impact on the global healthcare system.

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Sense 4:

Local: A colloquial term used in specific regions to refer to a severe flu outbreak.

Sample Sentence: The small town was hit by an Asian influenza that overwhelmed local healthcare facilities.

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