Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Flu, also called influenza, is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system The flu is caused by a virus Influenza viruses are different from the "stomach flu" viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting Most people with the flu get better on their own
Influenza - Wikipedia Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by influenza viruses Symptoms range from mild to severe and often include fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, coughing, and fatigue These symptoms begin one to four (typically two) days after exposure to the virus and last for about two to eight days
Flu (Influenza): Causes, Symptoms, Types Treatment Flu season — when cases of the flu go up dramatically — in the Northern Hemisphere (which includes the U S ) is October through May The highest number of cases (peak) usually happen between December and February How common is the flu? The flu is one of the most common infectious diseases
Different Types of Flu: Influenza A, B, C and more - WebMD Read on to learn about the different types of flu What Is the Flu? Flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by various flu viruses Symptoms include muscle aches and
Flu (Influenza): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More In the United States, the main flu season stretches from October to March Cases of the flu peak between December and February, according to the CDC But you can get the flu at any time of