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A 27-year-old male asked:
hi, i have had a continuous flu for almost a year now and i have tried to get medication but it doesn't seem to go away. what can be the cause?
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Dr. Tanya Russo answered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Not the flu: Influenza infection does not last or intermittently recur for several months. Persistent flu-like symptoms are likely caused by a problems with the immune system (immunodeficiency, rheumatological problem, or types of cancers). A complete physical with testing of your body systems is necessary to determine the cause of these symptoms.
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