On the first day of production, April 23, 1962, Monroe telephoned Weinstein to tell him that she had a severe case of the flu, and would not be on the set that morning. Apparently, she had caught the flu after a trip to New York City during which she had visited her acting coach, Lee Strasberg of the Actor's Studio, to go over her role. The studio sent staff doctor Lee Siegel to examine the star at her home. His diagnosis would have postponed G ...

See also:

Something's Got to Give, Something's Got to Give - Pre-production, Something's Got to Give - Production, Something's Got to Give - Pool scene, Something's Got to Give - Monroe's last day on the set, Something's Got to Give - Monroe is fired, Something's Got to Give - Subsequent events, Something's Got to Give - Years later some footage is released, Something's Got to Give - External link

Read more here: » Something's Got to Give: Encyclopedia II - Something's Got to Give - Production

The eukaryotic flagellum, also called a cilium or undulipodium, is completely different from the prokaryote flagella in structure and in evolutionary origin. The only thing that the bacterial, archaeal, and eukaryotic flagella have in common is that they stick outside of the cell and wiggle to produce propulsion. A eukaryotic flagellum is a bundle of nine fused pairs of microtubules doublets surrounding two central single microtubules. The so-called "9+2"" structure is the characteritics of the core of the eukaryotic flu ...

See also:

Flagellum, Flagellum - Bacterial flagellum, Flagellum - Archaeal flagellum, Flagellum - Eukaryotic flagellum

Read more here: » Flagellum: Encyclopedia II - Flagellum - Eukaryotic flagellum

Yarrow intensifies the medicinal action of other herbs taken with it, and helps eliminate toxins from the body. It is reported to be associated with the treatment of the following ailments: Amenorrhea, anti-inflammatory, bowels, bleeding, blood clots, blood pressure (lowers), blood purifier, blood vessels (tones), Catarrh (acute, repertory), colds, chicken pox, circulation, contraceptive (unproven), cystitis, diabetes treatment, digestion (stimulates), dyspepsia, eczema, fevers, flu's, gastritis, glandular system, gum ailments, Heartb ...

See also:

Yarrow, Yarrow - Human uses, Yarrow - Medicinal Uses, Yarrow - Historical Uses and Folklore, Yarrow - Caution

Read more here: » Yarrow: Encyclopedia II - Yarrow - Medicinal Uses

Wild fowl act as natural asymptomatic carriers of avian flu virus. Prior to the current H5N1 epizootic, strains of avian influenza virus had been demonstrated to be transmitted from wild fowl to only birds, pigs, horses, seals, whales and humans; and only between humans and pigs and between humans and domestic fowl; and not other pathways such as domestic fowl to horse. [8] H5N1 has been shown to be also transmitted to tigers, leopards, and d ...

See also:

Influenzavirus A, Influenzavirus A - Genetics, Influenzavirus A - In nonhumans, Influenzavirus A - In humans, Influenzavirus A - Sources

Read more here: » Influenzavirus A: Encyclopedia II - Influenzavirus A - In nonhumans

The word Oscillococcinum was coined by the 20th-century physician Joseph Roy (1891-1978), who saw military duty during the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. He believed that diseases as varied as eczema, rheumatism, tuberculosis, measles and cancer were all caused by a vibrating bacterium he claimed to have seen and named Oscillococcus. It has been known from some time that this was false: eczema and rheumatism are not caused by bacteria, and measles is caused by a virus far too small for Roy t ...

See also:

Oscillococcinum, Oscillococcinum - Origin, Oscillococcinum - Preparation, Oscillococcinum - The Efficacy of Oscillococcinum

Read more here: » Oscillococcinum: Encyclopedia II - Oscillococcinum - Origin

Commonly referred to as the sex flush, vasocongestion (increased blood flow) of the skin can occur during all four phases of the human sexual response cycle. Studies show that the sex flush occurs in approximately 50-75% of females and 25% of males, yet not consistently. The sex flush tends to occur more often under warmer conditions and may not appear at all under cooler temperatures. It has also been commonly observed that the marked degree of the sex flu ...

See also:

Flushing physiology, Flushing physiology - Causes of flushing, Flushing physiology - Sex flush

Read more here: » Flushing physiology: Encyclopedia II - Flushing physiology - Sex flush

Wild fowl act as natural asymptomatic carriers of avian flu virus. Prior to the current H5N1 epizootic, strains of avian influenza virus had been demonstrated to be transmitted from wild fowl to only birds, pigs, horses, seals, whales and humans; and only between humans and pigs and between humans and domestic fowl; and not other pathways such as domestic fowl to horse. [7] H5N1 has been shown to be also transmitted to tigers, leopards, and ...

See also:

Influenzavirus A, Influenzavirus A - Genetics, Influenzavirus A - In nonhumans, Influenzavirus A - In humans, Influenzavirus A - Sources

Read more here: » Influenzavirus A: Encyclopedia II - Influenzavirus A - In nonhumans

Important products from animal cell cultures are enzymes, hormones, vaccines, immunobiologicals (monoclonal antibodies, interleukins and lymphokines), anticancer agents, etc. Cell culture - Vaccine. Vaccines for polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox are currently made by cell culture. Due to the H5N1 pandemic threat, research into using cell culture for flu vaccines is being funded by the United States government in areas as diverse as ...

See also:

Cell culture, Cell culture - Concepts, Cell culture - Examples, Cell culture - Products from animal cell culture, Cell culture - Vaccine, Cell culture - References and notes

Read more here: » Cell culture: Encyclopedia II - Cell culture - Products from animal cell culture

Patients with Still's disease usually have body wide symptoms. Usual symptoms include: waves of high fevers that rise to 40 °C (104 °F) which may be accompanied by extreme fatigue A faint transient non-itching salmon-colored skin rash can also be observed. Flu like pain throughout the body, muscle pain Other symptoms include:: swelling of the lymph glands (lymphadenopathy) enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly) and liver (hepatomegaly) sore throat < ...

See also:

Still's disease, Still's disease - Symptoms, Still's disease - Diagnosis, Still's disease - Prognosis

Read more here: » Still's disease: Encyclopedia II - Still's disease - Symptoms

Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Symptoms. Initial symptoms are flu-like and may include: fever, myalgia, lethargy, gastrointestinal symptoms, cough, sore throat and other non-specific symptoms. The only symptom that is common to all patients appears to be a fever above 38 °C (100.4 °F). Shortness of breath may occur later. Symptoms usually appear 2–10 days following exposure, but up to 13 days has been reported. In most cases symptoms appear within 2–3 days. About 10–20% of cases require mechanical ventilation.

See also:

Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Outbreak in the People's Republic of China, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Spread to other countries, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Clinical information, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Symptoms, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Physical signs, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Investigations, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Diagnostic tests, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Diagnosis, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Mortality rate, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Treatment, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Current state of etiologic knowledge, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Mapping the genetic code of viruses linked to SARS, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Action implemented to restrict the outbreak of SARS, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Political and economic reaction, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Accusations of racial discrimination, Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Laboratory mishandling

Read more here: » Severe acute respiratory syndrome: Encyclopedia II - Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Clinical information

Initial infection is of cells in the lining of the small intestine. Immunisation interrupts the process here. After multiplication there, viraemia occurs, with distribution of virus to other parts of the body. 'Flu-like symptoms are typical of viraemia from any cause. The virus has an affinity for the cell bodies of motor neurones, which carry commands to the muscles. Poliomyelitis - Non-paralytic polio. No significant symptoms may occur. Non-paralytic polio may result in fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, and irritability, and some muscles tender to the touch. See also:

Poliomyelitis, Poliomyelitis - Infection, Poliomyelitis - The Course of the Disease, Poliomyelitis - Non-paralytic polio, Poliomyelitis - Spinal paralytic polio, Poliomyelitis - Bulbar polio, Poliomyelitis - Polio and children, Poliomyelitis - History, Poliomyelitis - Failures and scandals, Poliomyelitis - First effective vaccine, Poliomyelitis - Recent eradication efforts, Poliomyelitis - 1988, Poliomyelitis - 2003, Poliomyelitis - 2005, Poliomyelitis - Social impact

Read more here: » Poliomyelitis: Encyclopedia II - Poliomyelitis - The Course of the Disease

CATHARSIS: is from CATHARTIC, which is a purgative; sort of like intestinal flu!

(See also: CATHARSIS, Witchcraft, Wicca, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

goldenseal: used to strengthen the immune system; acts as an antibiotic; has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, potentiates insulin, and cleanses the body. Good for colds, flu, inflammation, glandular swelling, gum disease, morning sickness, diabetes, hypoglycemia, and ulcers.

(See also: goldenseal, Herbal Therapy, Alternative Medicine, Body Mind and Soul)

NOSODE

a homeopathic remedy made from diseased tissue or bodily secretions rather than from a plant or animal. Taken like a homeopathic immunization to build up an immune response against a specific disease. Nosodes are often named for the disease present in the material they were made from - for example, the flu nosode and the infectious mononucleosis nosode.

(See also: NOSODE, Alternative Health, Healing, Body Mind and Soul)

NOSODE: a homeopathic remedy made from diseased tissue or bodily secretions rather than from a plant or animal. Taken like a homeopathic immunization to build up an immune response against a specific disease.

Nosodes are often named for the disease present in the material they were made from - for example, the flu nosode and the infectious mononucleosis nosode.

(See also: Nosode, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)