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Bookmark or Share- Influenza (flu) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicTo diagnose the flu, also called influenza, your healthcare professional does a physical exam, looks for symptoms of flu and possibly orders a test that detects flu viruses. The viruses that cause flu spread at high levels during certain times of the year in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
- Bird flu (avian influenza) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicBird flu, also called avian influenza, is caused by influenza type A virus infections in bird species. Depending on the strain, bird flu may cause the bird to have no symptoms, mild illness, serious illness or lead to the death of the bird.
- Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicFlu, 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.
- Facts about the flu - Mayo Clinic News NetworkFlu is a general term for seasonal influenza, which is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system. Symptoms often come on suddenly and may seem like a cold at first, with a runny nose or congestion, sneezing and sore throat.
- Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor? - Mayo ClinicUnlike a cold, the flu tends to come on suddenly and makes you feel much worse than a cold. Common symptoms of the flu often include a fever but not always, as well as headache, aching muscles, and chills and sweats.
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