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    Influenza is caused by the influenza virus, not bacteria, so antibiotics will not work to treat it. The virus comes in types A, B, and C which are constantly mutating, making an annual flu vaccine recommended to help prevent infection. Common signs and symptoms of influenza include fever, fatigue, and body aches.

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    Influenza is caused by the influenza virus, not bacteria, so antibiotics will not work to treat it. The virus comes in types A, B, and C which are constantly mutating, making an annual flu vaccine recommended to help prevent infection. Common signs and symptoms of influenza include fever, fatigue, and body aches.

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    Influenza

    Pathophysiology Course

    Pathophysiology

    Often called the flu for short, this infectious disease is caused by the influenza virus.
    It is NOT a bacteria, therefore antibiotics will NOT work to treat this infection.

    INFLUENZA

    Cause
    Influenza Virus
    (Not bacteria = No antibiotics) A B C
    2019 2020 2021
    Types
    A,B,C, constantly mutating
    Vaccine Vaccine Vaccine

    Annual Vaccination recommended

    Manifestations (signs & symptoms)


    Fever
    Fatigue
    Body aches

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