Influenza A; Influenza B
The flu usually begins quickly. The first symptoms are a
Other common symptoms include:
Between day 2 and day 4 of the illness, the fever and "whole body" symptoms begin to fade.
Then breathing symptoms begin to increase. The...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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