Flu (Influenza)

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Overview

Flu is an acute illness (i.e., comes on suddenly) caused by infection with an influenza virus. The flu affects the upper and lower respiratory tract (e.g., nose, throat, bronchi, lungs) and also causes symptoms that affect the entire body (i.e., systemic symptoms), such as headache, fever, muscle aches (myalgia), and weakness. Infection with the flu virus usually lasts about one week.


Influenza can cause mild to severe illness. In some cases, the flu can cause death. Young chi...Read the full article