Question 1

can the flu virus cause an imbalance with depression medication?

Accepted Answer

See below: I don' t think that normally this should occur but if the illness affected the liver or brain, then i suppose an imbalence could occur.

Question 2

when i get fever, body pains, etc, does the fever cause the body pains or does the  flu virus cause the body pains?

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No pain due to fever: Fever is part of the body's response to infection, mediated by the release of chemicals (cytokines) from inflammatory cells directed against the agent causing infection.  The same is at least partially true for the muscle pain, although there may be some breakdown of muscle cells by the virus (myositis).

Question 3

what different types of the flu virus are out there?

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Many types: Every year the flu strain is different.

Question 4

is it possible to exterminate the flu virus for good?

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No: You may develop immunity to one or more types of influenza virus by having been infected or immunized, but this virus undergoes regular changes in its make-up and the new strain present in the community can infect you even if you are immune to other strains.  On the other hand, if you are asking about recovery from infection, when you recover you will rid of that strain of flu virus.

Question 5

how would you know the flu virus is leaving your system?

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7-10 days: Viral shedding in influenza will usually stop 7 days after the start of illness.  In children the viral shedding can be somewhat longer.

Question 6

can u  get the flu virus more than once  in the  season?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The flu can be caused by different strains of influenza virus. That's why a flu shot has more than one type of attenuated strain. It is possible to get the flu from different viruses, and a flu shot may not protect you from some different strain that you are infected from. So you could get the flu more than once, and from a different strain.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of the flu virus in a  3 year old child?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Fever, cough, sore throat, generally not feeling well, achiness, being around those with flu. We see lots of colds that are actually flu. Kids do well with illnesses when their immune systems are strong. See your child's doctor and see if they rest for the flu if you are worried.

Question 8

hi docs, could your body fight off the flu virus without any medical intervention?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bottom line is that most people (but not all) recover from influenza  without medical intervention. Some people do take antiviral medications in the first 48 hours of sx's.

Question 9

can u catch the flu virus and not show any symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: It’s possible, but usually there are some symptoms.

Question 10

for how long will the flu virus stay "viable" on objects?

Accepted Answer

It may: Sstudies have shown that influenza virus can persist in a viable form on "fomites" (door handles, keyboards, telephones etc., ), for up to 8 hours.  That is why we always tell people to wash your hands. Other ways to avoid influenza are to get your vaccine annually, and use hand sanitize when in public to reduce transmission.

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