Chapter 4: Influenza Flashcards
Influenza is commonly known as?
Flu
What is the Influenza?
A highly contagious illness that can occur in children or adults of any age.
When does Influenza occurs more often?
In the winter months.
Why the Influenza occurs in the winter months?
Because people spend more time in close contact with one another.
How is the Flu easily spread from person to person?
By coughing, sneezing, or touching infected surfaces.
What are the symptoms that Flu has?
Cough, fever, muscle aches, runny nose, sore throat, weakness and fatigue.
How many people in the United States are hospitalized every year because of the Flu?
More than 200,000.
With who serious illness of the Flu is more likely?
In the very young, older adults, pregnant woman, and people with health problems like asthma or lung disease.
What is the most common complication of the Flu?
Pneumonia.
How long does it take to recover from the Flu?
Within one or two weeks without treatment.
Does Antiviral medicines can be used to treat Influenza?
Yes, but it only reduces the severity and duration of the flu symptoms by about one day.
