NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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a heart attack
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influenza
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cancer
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is Influenza (Flu)? 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.
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: -Influenza A viruses are the only influenza viruses known to cause flu pandemics (i.e., global epidemics of flu disease).
Detailed explanation-4: -What Causes the Flu? The flu is caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. These viruses spread when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk, sending droplets with the virus into the air and potentially into the mouths or noses of people who are nearby.