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Influenza (flu) : Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis

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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 ...

H3N2 Influenza Virus (Type A): Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

One of the subtypes of Influenza A virus is H3N2 and it is otherwise called Type A. It is one of the most occurring causes of the common flu. This H3N2 virus can be transmitted between people very easily through droplets remaining in the air while sneezing or coughing. Just like the H1N1 subtypes of influenza, H3N2 virus also triggers the flu symptoms like headache, fever and nasal congestion. Make sure that you have to drink plenty of water to keep you hydrated and it helps to wash out the virus from your body. Sometimes, people need medication to manage these symptoms, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen The other subtype of Influenza type A virus is H2N3. This virus does not cause flu symptoms in people because this virus is usually found in animals like birds and mammals. Hence, it is the same like that your symptoms are related to the H3N2 or H1N1 viruses. Symptoms of H3N2 The H3N2 influenza virus has the same symptoms as the H1N1 influenza virus. Some symptoms are: High fever, ov...