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Can a flu go away after just one day?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Influenza will not resolve after only one day. Illness lasts 7-10 days. Lay persons incorrectly use the word "flu" to describe any and all viral infections. Some gastroenteritis viral infections can resolve after 1-2 days but this is not "the flu".

Answered 3/28/2013

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