CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:Influenza is an infectious disease?
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Seasonal Influenza is an acute viral infection that spreads easily and affects all age groups. It is transmitted by inhaling droplets containing the virus or touching contaminated surfaces. The incubation period lasts for an average of 2 to 4 days.

Detailed explanation-2: -Influenza A is a type of virus that causes influenza (the flu), a highly contagious respiratory illness. If you get it, you will need to rest at home and avoid infecting others. Vaccination can protect you against influenza A.

Detailed explanation-3: -Influenza is a viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and, occasionally, lungs. Infection usually lasts for about a week and is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, aching muscles, headache, and severe malaise, non-productive cough, sore throat, and rhinitis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Flu is mostly spread by droplets made when people with flu cough or sneeze. It can also be spread by touching a surface or object that virus droplets have landed on from an infected person. People with flu can spread it to others before they are sick as well as while they are sick.

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