MCQ IN MEDICINE

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 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-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is influenza? Influenza is an infectious respiratory illness caused by infection with an influenza virus. Not everyone who becomes infected gets sick but for those that do, common symptoms include headache, fever, cough, sore throat, aching muscles and joints and generally feeling of malaise.