Spanish Flu
Zika Virus
Ebola
etc.
All place names for origins of diseases.
MERS -> Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Hong Kong flu (late 1980’s?)
Except Spanish Flu never came from Spain. It was named that because the King of Spain caught it.
I have a couple of questions that I’m hoping some smart medical Freepers can provide guidance on....
1. Dont all flu viruses have their origins in birds? The following article is just one of many that make this point. Although they arent totally definitive by using the word probably, they otherwise are fairly resolved that flus come from birds .and it would appear that if there is a slight crack of indisposition, they would at least seem to be firm that it all comes from animals. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/4135122/ns/health-infectious_diseases/t/asia-traditional-cradle-influenza/#.XnU5HaHsans
2. Dont all flus start in Asia? Has there ever been a case of a flu where it has absolutely been confirmed that it didnt start in Asia?
Indeed even plants get in name game Dutch Elm disease.......................................