The term "virus" in relation to human medical conditions was first used in the late 19th century, around 1898. It was used to describe infectious agents that are smaller than bacteria and cause diseases like the flu and common cold.
The elderly, young children, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of complications from influenza. These groups are considered to be the most common victims of the flu.
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.
Yes, sodium iodide is a common name for the compound NaI, which is a salt composed of sodium and iodine. It is commonly used in organic synthesis reactions, as a nutritional supplement for animals, and in medical imaging procedures as a contrast agent.
No. Antibiotics do not help viral infections such as the cold or flu. Antibiotics are specifically for helping with treatment of bacterial infections or for preventing bacterial infections and do nothing to an inanimate virus.
"Stomach flu", or the "GI flu".
influenza type A is the most common and dangerous of all the types of this virus. it has caused many medical panics in history.
There is no medical name of medical examiner. They are also designated as a common name like all other people.
singultus IS the medical name for the more common name of a Hiccup. :p
Some flu clinics in Milton Ontario are: Onsite Flu Shots - ParaMed, Inside Halton, Hawthorne Health, Prime Care Health, Holly Medical Clinic, Primacy, James Snow Pharmacy, Milton Medical Centre, to name a few.
The most common medical conditions affecting the aging are coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, and the flu. Accidents resulting in injuries such as hip fractures are also common among the elderly.
The common name for plumbism is "lead poisoning" and it can be acute or chronic.
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The flu (full name influenza) is caused by a virus. You can differentiate between an allergic reaction like hay fever and infection with the flu by watching for fever, hot and cold chills and muscle aches - all of these are common with the flu but uncommon in an allergic reaction.
If you want to cure the fighting cocks flu, you are need to get an antibiotic. This flu is common in the Philippines.
Flu is very common in Finland, especially during the flu seasons.