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Yes, the flu virus can affect the nervous system, although it primarily targets the respiratory system. In some cases, influenza can lead to complications such as encephalitis or meningitis, which involve inflammation of the brain or its surrounding membranes. Additionally, some patients may experience neurological symptoms like confusion, seizures, or Guillain-Barré syndrome following a flu infection. However, these complications are relatively rare.
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What illnesses can a virus cause?
Viruses can cause a wide range of illnesses, including the common cold, flu, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19. Viral infections can affect various systems in the body, including the respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.
Is the flu linked to a virus?
Yes flu is a virus
Can you get influenza and then a week or to later get the stomach flu?
I believe so. The stomach flu isn't the flu at all and is a digestive system ailment. The flu is influenza, a respiratory virus.
What cause Avion Flu?
Avian Flu is caused by the virus like Flu virus in man. This virus has evolved with birds.
Should you get a flu shot when you have bell's palsy?
It won't hurt; the flu vaccine is non-virulent and won't lower your immune system while it makes antibodies to the influenza virus. It will still be able to fight off the Bell's Palsy virus (herpes).
How long must a person be free of cold and flu symptoms before getting a flu shot?
While a flu shot will not be effective against any active flu symptoms it will protect against the other flu strains contain in the shot. Flu symptoms such as high fevers, upper respiratory problems should be controlled but the flu virus in a shot is a 'dead' non-active virus and should not affect or cause any current virus.
Why an influenzae vaccine prevents you from becoming sick with the flu?
The vaccine puts dead flu cells into your body. Because the cells are very weak, you immune system can completely kill that virus. After you immune system kills the virus, antibodies are still left over in your blood stream. So, if you are exposed to the flu, the already made antibodies can kill the flu virus before it spreads and gets too serious for your immune system to overcome.
What is the avian flu virus?
its a flu
Flu virus gestation?
The incubation period for the flu virus is typically between 1-4 days, with symptoms usually appearing within 2 days of exposure. However, it can vary depending on the individual's immune system and other factors. It is important to seek medical advice if you suspect you have been exposed to the flu virus.
Can you carry the flu if you get the flu shot?
No. The flu shot contains either weakened or dead virus particles that can not make you sick or contagious. They act to trigger your immune system to make the right cells to destroy that type of virus. The immune system is "tricked" into doing it, it doesn't do it because you are actually sick.
Cold flu and AIDS are all diseases caused by?
Cold and flu are caused by viruses, while AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks the immune system.
How does the swine flu effect the circulatory system?
Swine flu does not have an affect on the circulatory system. It does affect the Cardiovascular system and puts it under great stress, that's why people with heart disease are more susceptible to it.
