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Flu What is it?

Influenza is a sign that the body is infected with the influenza virus in the acute respiratory tract. There will be sudden high fever, headache, body aches and fatigue.

Symptoms of influenza How is it different from normal flu?
In general, the appearance of symptoms is quite similar to the common cold. Tired And often it is an instant. Symptoms gradually like a normal flu. Influenza may be symptomatic for up to 6-10 days. In addition, the flu is more likely to have complications. Sometimes influenza patients may need to stay in the hospital. To watch the symptoms. Prevent complications And the spread of the virus. At the discretion of the doctor.

What causes the birth? Influenza?

This influenza virus is called the Influenza Virus, which is present in saliva, snot, and sputum of patients. The virus is classified in the so-called virus. Orthomyxovirus

Flu How many species?
As we know, there are several strains of influenza. It can be divided into 2 major species:

     

  1. Influenza A
     
  2. Influenza B

    C strain is less severe. And do not cause an outbreak. It is not included in the flu group. As for flu strains A can be divided into many different as we see in the news such as A (H1N1), A (H1N1), A (H3N2), A (H5N1) and A (H9N2). The difference of protein called virus. In the past 20 years, strains of influenza have caused the death of influenza A H1N1 and H5N1.

    Who is at risk for influenza?
    No matter what age, it can be influenza. If the body is not good enough. But people are more vulnerable than others. People with chronic diseases such as chronic lung disease, asthma, heart disease, diabetes and the elderly.
    How do flu?
    Flu can be transmitted from one person to another through the cough, sneezing, and breathing of infected persons. Include saliva from the same glass spoon or even touch the object that the patient touched. Use your mouth to sneeze or cough.

    Flu treatment
    The flu is a disease without direct medication. The only treatment available is fever, it is a fever. Sore throat, sore throat, etc. In the case of influenza as well. The doctor will treat the symptoms. With close monitoring of symptoms. If symptoms are severe. Doctors are now considering the use of antiretroviral drug Amantadine or Rimantadine.

    How to prevent the flu

       

    1. Flu vaccination can be obtained at the general hospital
       
    2. Keep your body healthy. Have a good meal. Exercise regularly.
       
    3. Avoid getting close to someone who has the flu for a while. To prevent the outbreak. And spread the virus from one person. To another person
       
    4. Wash your hands before eating or taking food.
       
    5. People with influenza Should wear a mask. Or when sneezing or coughing Should use tissue paper gag Then scrambled into the trash. Should stop working to cure quickly. It does not spread the virus to other people.

      Thanks for the info. Bureau of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
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