2007-02-19 12:57:23 · 5 answers · asked by bballboy14 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It's short for influenza, which is caused by various forms of virus.
2007-02-19 13:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A flu is a severe viral infection, characterized by high fever, headache, fatigue and weakness, chest discomfort. It is different from a cold in that you don't always have a stuffy nose. But it can lead to pneuomonia if not treated properly. With the flu, you must rest, or you can get sicker and get pneumonia. A cold is much milder and many people can function with a cold.
2007-02-19 13:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by doolphinn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an orthomyxovirus that infects the upper respiratory tract in humans. Symptoms may include Fever, sore throat, Headache, Loss of appetite and aversion to light
2007-02-19 19:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by Bacteria Boy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An illness caused by a variety of viruses.
2007-02-19 13:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a virus.
2007-02-19 13:00:17 · answer #5 · answered by chardonnay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋