Influenza (flu) : Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis
The flu is usually described as an illness which you got from the influenza virus. Generally influenza virus causes symptoms which include respiratory systems, head and body aches, sore throat, fever,nose and lungs. The most common period of flu season is usually the winter months. Influenza virus is generally called flu but this flu is not the same as stomach “flu” viruses which cause diarrhea and severe vomiting. Mostly people with the flu virus infection will get better on their own. But in rare cases, influenza and its complications can be fatal. People who are at high risk of developing flu complications which include: young children who are under the age 2 Older adults whose age 65 Residents like nursing homes and other long-term care facilities Mostly pregnant people or who are planning to be pregnant during flu season weakened immune systems people People with American Indians or Alaska Natives People with chronic illnesses, include asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, liver ...