Lyme disease vs. flu (influenza): Causes, symptoms, risk factors, and complications
Lyme disease and the flu (influenza) may appear similar in the beginning, but they take two different pathways as they progress. The flu is most common...
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Influenza (flu) vs. strep throat, differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment
Influenza (flu) and strep throat may seem like one and the same, but they are two very different illnesses and the primary distinction is the origin...
Common cold vs. flu (influenza), differences in symptoms, transmission, and treatment
Distinguishing between the common cold and the flu (influenza) may be quite different as they do share many similar traits. Furthermore, a person can experience both...
Influenza (flu) vs. pneumonia, differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment
Influenza (flu) and pneumonia at first glance may appear the same, but there are distinct differences between the two along with different treatment methods that need...
Diabetes patients with influenza (flu) face very serious health risks like ketoacidosis and HHS
Diabetes patients with influenza (flu) face very serious health risks like ketoacidosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infection, ear infections, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The Centers for...
Viral infection 2016 update: Zika outbreak threat, norovirus and influenza waves continue in the U.S. this spring
Viral infection 2016 update: Zika outbreak threat, norovirus and influenza waves continue in U.S. this spring. Zika outbreak study, the U.S. cities that face the highest...