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Flu virus (influenza) Report

Flu (influenza) is an acute viral infection involving the respiratory tract; marked by inflammation of the nasal mucosa, the pharynx, and conjunctiva, and by headache and severe, often generalized, myalgia.


What we've learned from patients who report Flu virus (influenza)

Symptom severities

Severe
 1
Mild
 1
None
 8

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Flu virus (influenza)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Flu virus (influenza)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Tamiflu 1   Tamiflu: 50%
Influenza Vaccine-Flu Shot 1   Influenza Vaccine-Flu Shot: 50%
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) 1   Acetaminophen (Paracetamol): 50%
Inhalation machine 1   Inhalation machine: 50%
Influvac 1   Influvac: 50%

Report created on February 11, 2012.