Influenza

Therapeutic area
Infectious Disease
Rare disease
No

Definition
An acute viral infection of the respiratory tract, occurring in isolated cases, in epidemics, or in pandemics; it is caused by serologically different strains of viruses (influenzaviruses) designated A, B, and C, has a 3-day incubation period, and usually lasts for 3 to 10 days. It is marked by inflammation of the nasal mucosa, pharynx, and conjunctiva; headache; myalgia; often fever, chills, and prostration; and occasionally involvement of the myocardium or central nervous system.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Influenza
Therapeutic area
Infectious Disease

  • influenza
  • Influenza with other manifestations
  • flu
  • influenza infection
  • orthomyxoviridae caused disease or disorder
  • orthomyxoviridae disease or disorder
  • orthomyxoviridae infectious disease

Disease mechanisms
  • Acquired
Severity
Mild

  • Infectious Disease
  • Pulmonology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0024352

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