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When your body is invaded by things like a virus, the immune system sends out white blood cells (also called leukocytes) to find the infection. The white blood cells release a chemical called cytokines, which is what causes the joint pain seen not just in the flu but with many inflammatory/autoimmune conditions like Arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.
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What causes haemophilus influenza?
Haemophilus influenzae can cause pneumonia, but it is not what causes influenza. Influenza is a disease that is caused by a virus. Haemophilus influenzae is the name of a bacterium. It was originally thought to be the cause of influenza before they had discovered viruses, that is how a bacterium got the name with "influenzae" in it. This type of bacteria also can cause meningitis, septic arthritis, and many other infections, commonly in children under 5 who have immature immune systems. It is a bacterium that can be present without causing illness, unless the person has a suppressed immune system.when does influenza useally start
Does equine influenza harm horses?
Yes, it causes a respiratory infection and can lead to deadly secondary respiratory infections.
Is influenza caused by bacteria?
Influenza is a viral infection - it is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.
What is influenza A?
Influenza is an infectious disease of the respiratory tract that is caused by influenza viruses. It is often called the flu.
Why did the 19th century conclusion that Haemophilus influenzae causes influenza contradict Koch's postulates?
Some flu victims had no H. influenzae in their lungs.
How Influenza affects the body?
Influenza affects the body by causing chills, a cough, a sore throat and a runny or blocked nose. You may also have body aches and a general feeling of fatigue.
What are some symptoms of Influenza A infection?
There are several symptoms of the flu, or Influenza A. These symptoms include, fever, body aches, sore throat, headaches, nonproductive cough, nausea, and vomiting.
What disease includes high fever muscle aches and head aches?
Sounds like influenza.
Where can I purchase medicine for my body aches pain?
Body Aches are a common medical symptom. The Everyday Health Symptom Checker helps you find common causes, a diagnosis, and treatments for body is important.
What is the scientific term for flu?
The scientific term for flu is influenza. It is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system and can cause symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches.
What are the symptoms of ifluenza?
Symptoms of influenza are fever, body aches and muscle pain, headache, pain when you move your eyes, fatigue, loss of appetite, dry cough, runny nose, and dry or sore throat. Influenza does not usually cause vomiting or diarrhea.
Which are the first signs of avian influenza?
Signs and symptoms of bird flu typically begin within two to five days of infection. In most cases, they resemble those of conventional influenza, including cough, fever, sore throat and muscle aches.
Gastroenteritis what does it do to body?
It inflames the G.I. tract and small intestine. It's a virus and causes pretty severe stomach aches.
What does orthomyxoviridae do to a person?
it causes influenza
What causes influeza?
The influenza virus.
Is influenza an organism?
No, but it is caused by an organism. Influenza is the name of the infectious disease that certain viruses cause in people and other animals. The virus that causes the flu is the organism, and influenza is the disease the organism causes.
What is responsible for avian influenza?
Avian influenza is also known as the "Bird Flu". Influenza is caused by viruses. The virus that causes avian flu is the H5N1 influenza virus.
