MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Detailed explanation-2: -Causes. Flu is caused by a virus that is spread from person to person. It causes seasonal epidemics each year.

Detailed explanation-3: -Influenza viruses are members of the family Orthomyxoviridae. This family represents enveloped viruses the genome of which consists of segmented negative-sense single-strand RNA segments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Influenza is caused by Influenza virus. Influenza virus spreads by droplet infection. The droplets carrying the virus are released in the air by the coughs and sneezes of the infected person.

Detailed explanation-5: -Causes of Flu Flu is caused by viruses that spread from one person to the other. It is spread through the cough or sneeze droplets from the infected person. It can also spread if a healthy person touches the objects containing the virus.