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Are colds and the flu from the same virus?
No, they are different viruses and different types of viruses. Most common colds are caused by either the rhinoviruses or coronaviruses (but there are over 200 kinds of viruses that cause the common cold). Influenza is also caused by too many influenza viruses to name them all, but they are in the taxonomic family of viruses called orthomyxoviridae. Human influenza refers to one of the three major types of flu viruses ( Influenza types A,B, and C) that are endemic to the human population. If you mean the "stomach flu" (which is more appropriately called viral gastroenteritis), then it, too, is caused by different viruses; most common is norovirus (aka Norwalk Flu).
Is the common cold the same as the flu?
No they are caused by two different viruses and the symptoms are slightly different. See more in the related questions below.
Why it is difficult to produce immunity to common cold?
It's difficult to produce immunity to a common cold because the common cold is not one virus - it is over 700 viruses at last count. Rarely are more than 200 local to any particular area, but that is still, in effect, 200 different colds you can catch. Children tend to get the most colds, as all colds viruses are "new" to them. The amount of colds a person gets as they get older tends to decline, for that same reason - they've already had most of the indigenous colds viruses.
Are the stomach flu and influenza the same thing?
No, the stomach flu and influenza are not the same thing. Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus, while the stomach flu is a gastrointestinal illness caused by various viruses.
Can humans catch a stomach virus from dogs?
Mammals in most cases are susceptible to the same viruses.
Why do we get cold when we cold drinks?
That won't cause the flu unless you are drinking from the same glass someone with the flu used soon after they did. Cold weather and cold things do not cause the common cold, viruses do. See the related questions for more details.
If you sneezed in the dinosaur age what would happen?
Scientists believe that because dinosaurs didn't have the same viruses to combat as us, the modern common cold could make the dinosaurs extinct. =D
How does it take to get rid of a cold that will not go away?
You may have got secondary bacterial infection in your nose. Your physician may advice how to wash the nasal secretions out of your nose or may give you antibiotics. You may be allergic and the physician will guide you for the same. At times there are common cold infections by different viruses and then the common cold may persist. That will go away eventually with time.
What causes a summer cold?
There is a disease the symptoms are that your always cold it is called, hypothyroidism.
What are colds and flu's?
They are upper respiratory infections caused by viruses. Viruses are non-living organisms that use the lytic and lysogenic cycles to reproduce. See the related question below for more information about the lytic cycle which is the process of viral replication.
Can a virus make you feel bad just like Swine Flu?
Yes, swine flu (H1N1/09) is just one type of virus that gives you influenza, there are many other influenza viruses that would have the same or very similar symptoms.Other viruses that are not flu viruses can make you feel as bad as swine flu, but the way they make you feel bad and the parts of your body that are most affected by each different virus will vary.Some examples of other conditions caused by viruses are:MeaslesMumpsChicken pox"Stomach Flu" ~ Viral GastroenteritisThe "Common Cold" ~ RhinovirusHIV/AIDSBut there are many. See the related question below about how to protect yourself from viruses.
Can you get the flu from being in the cold?
Yes, it is possible but infrequent in otherwise healthy people. Usually the body is infected with only one virus at a time. But, unless you are immune to that particular virus, it is possible to become infected at any time, regardless of whether you are already sick. The immune system produces various antibodies, so if you are sick with a cold your immune system has already started producing more antibodies, some of which indiscriminately attack all foreign invaders. This is probably why, once you are sick with a cold, you are less likely to get the flu or anything else at the same time since the immune system has already been alerted and is working hard. However, it is not impossible, it has happened. You will know if you get both. Cold symptoms will pale in comparison to the flu and the flu will come on abruptly. What felt like just congestion and a runny nose will turn into a pounding headache, cold sweats, muscle aches and possible nausea. Moreover, the flu symptoms will probably end before the cold does.
