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True about the epidemiology of influenza

A
Incubation period 10-12 hrs
B
Extra human reservoir not seen
C
Pandemics occur
D
Asymptomatic see rarely
High-Yield Explanation
The incubation period is 18-72 hours.Major reservoir of influenza viruses exists in animals and birdsOccur in pandemics every 10-40 years.During pandemics, attack rates tend to be high 5-10% in adults, 20-30% in children.Infects all ages and sexes. Park 23e pg: 147

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