Posts Tagged ‘influenza’
Flu: Who is at Risk?
Who is at risk?
The flu can be dangerous for the elderly, especially those living in nursing homes where there is an increased risk of infection through contact with others. People with lung and heart diseases are also more likely to develop complications from the flu. Also keep in mind young children and people in bed. All these risk groups are advised to get an annual vaccine. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
Other important facts
Both the cold and flu are caused by a virus, but flu symptoms are usually more typical (generalized muscle aches, high fever, …). .
Antibiotics have no effect against influenza, since it is caused by a virus, and antibiotics at our disposal act only against bacteria. Read the rest of this entry »
How is Flu Spreading?
How is flu spreading?
Influenza is a viral disease that passes from one person to another through the air. The disease infects the nose, throat or lungs. Often as an epidemic spreads rapidly affecting many people, from city to city and from country to country. Typically, epidemics are usually established during the autumn and winter, with one or two peaks of incidence between means usually.
Are there different types of flu?
Yes, there are three types of flu, according to the type of influenza virus: A, B and C.
type A
The most severe, with more acute symptoms. It is also the most common, appearing in cycles, every two or three years. Read the rest of this entry »
Symptoms of Flu
What are the symptoms of flu?
- Headache (headache), and heavy eyes
- High fever (38.5 to 40 °C)
- Aching muscles and joints, especially in the back and legs
- Pain in the sides
- Lack of appetite
- Tiredness and weakness
- Runny nose (rhinorrhea), sore throat (not always)
- Dry cough
- Irregular sleep or insomnia
- Cooling sensation and chills
- Indigestion
- Vomiting or diarrhea, especially in children Read the rest of this entry »
Flu
What is the flu?
Influenza is a viral disease caused by a type of virus called Influenza. Usually occurs between October and May and usually lasts three to five days, although fatigue can be followed for two or three weeks. Causes muscle pain and joint pain, headache, sore throat, cough and fever between 38.5 and 40 °C.
Although complications are rare, it can become much more serious illness, especially if a secondary infection by bacteria, causing mainly pneumonia, and less commonly, nerve damage and brain, and even death. Read the rest of this entry »