AI Article Synopsis
- Influenza is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system and typically results in fever and other systemic symptoms.
- It leads to seasonal outbreaks twice a year and can sometimes cause worldwide pandemics.
- Diagnosis is usually done through clinical evaluation and testing of a swab, while treatment focuses on alleviating symptoms.
Article Abstract
Influenza is a seasonal, viral, respiratory tract infection, presenting as a febrile illness with associated systemic upset. It causes biannual epidemics and occasional global pandemics. Diagnosis is made clinically with the assistance of real time polymerase chain reaction of nasopharyngeal swab specimens, and treatment is primarily aimed at symptom control.
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