10 things to know about the flu
The flu is a highly contagious acute viral infection that attacks the respiratory system and spreads throughout the body. What do we know about this virus?
What are the symptoms of the flu?
The flu usually starts with chills accompanied by a large fatigue.
Then, muscle aches appear, followed by a fever of up to 40 ° C.
The whole ENT sphere is affected : dry cough, runny nose, sore throat. There may also be headaches.
Influenza usually heals in 3 to 7 days, but fatigue and cough can persist for up to 2 weeks.