The Commentator provides a chronological story about the infection of Ms. Holly Jones* by the virus called "Influenza B".

Commentator, with regards to a crowded elevator: "A sneeze explodes into the area at 40 miles an hour, sweeping 100,000 droplets of mucus into every corner of the elevator."

Commentator:  "Most of these droplets are harmless.  But some carry living organisms which are highly infectious.  These bacteria and tiny viruses will spawn inside a human body."

Commentator:  "In just 2 hours, the virus has infected 5,000 cells in Holly's throat.  If it spreads to her lungs, it could make her critically ill." 

Commentator, regarding Holly's infection and the response of her immune system:  "The viruses breeding inside cells are killed by T cells.  Free floating viruses are neutralized by antibodies.  Between them, they will wipe the virus out."

Commentator:  "But Holly's symptoms won't disappear just yet.  Only when (her) immune system scales down its effort will she start to feel better." 

Commentator:  "It has taken a week for Holly's body to beat the virus."        

Reference:  Second Part of the "Cold and Flu Season Special" on the Discovery Health Channel between 10-11 PM on 12/8/2001 entitled "Body Story", "Body Snatchers".  Any name identified with an "*" is spelled phonetically from the broadcast, and may be in error.