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•A virus is a pathogen that is very popular this time of year especially. I chose one of the many diseases viruses cause - the flu. The flu is a virus that invades many people during the year. The flu is responsible for many deaths during the year (mostly from October through the peak month of January). Some people will be contagious and be spreading the flu virus before they even have symptoms. The flu, like all viruses, cannot be ”treated” with medicine. The flu symptoms can be managed but not treated. Viruses have to be fought off by our immune symptoms. There are many different strands of the flu which can make it even more challenging to manage the symptoms.

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•Unfortunately, viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics. Painkillers can be used to reduce some of the symptoms of the virus, such as headaches and body pains. Patients should stay at home, avoid contact with other people, keep warm and rest, drink plenty, and eat if able.

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•Anyone is at risk to get the flu or any virus. The flu is very contagious and can be passed to anyone. Immunocompromised people are at more of a risk of developing the flu than those that are not. Flu cases are more severe in older adults, pregnant women, babies, asthma, diabetes, and those being treated for cancer.

•The flu is respiratory illness that is spread through tiny droplets in the air (coughing or sneezing) or through infected surfaces.
-Viruses are particularly easy to catch. They are acquired through the air.

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•One of the best preventions of the flu is getting a seasonal flu shot. Some people cannot receive the flu shot and those patients should wash their hands and avoid contact with people with the flu. To prevent viruses in general, washing hands and staying away from sick people is the best prevention.

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•Symptoms of influenza (and majority of viruses include: high temperature, cold sweats and shivers, headache, aching joints and limbs, fatigue. With some cases patients have nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms usually stay around for about one week.