INFLUENZA/ COLDS/ FLU:

CAUSE:

• Influenza is a viral disease, and commonly known as FLU.

• The virus MYXOVIRUS INFLUENZA causes it.

• COLDS are caused by the viral infections of upper RESPIRATORY TRACT.

• More than 200 of viruses that cause cold have been identified.

SYMPTOMS:

• Severe headache.

• Severe muscular pain.

• Sore throat.

• High fever.

• Sneezing and coughing. 

                                                          

PROCESS:

• Influenza appears after a few days incubation period.

• This is a very infectious disease and can easily pass from one person to another, when AIR BORNE DROPLETS enters the respiratory tract with air.

PRECAUTIONS/ CONTROL:

• Hygiene living and vaccination are the two best controls of this viral disease.

• Disease can be overcome by complete rest and taking painkillers.