Influenza

Overview

Influenza is a contagious viral infection causing fever, body aches, and respiratory symptoms.

Symptoms

• •High fever
• •Myalgia
• •Headache
• •Dry cough

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Rapid antigen test
• ✓PCR
• ✓Clinical during season

Treatments

• →Oseltamivir
• →Zanamivir
• →Supportive care
• →Annual vaccine

Risk Factors