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I was diagnosed 4 days ago with influenza and given antibiotics for 5 day,but am still feeling very sick. how long does the flu normally take to end?
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Influenza: Since flu is a virus,it will not respond to antibiotics. Normally flu lasts 5-7 days..The sequelae such as cough can linger on for weeks
Answered 3/3/2018
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Influenza : Flu does not respond to antibiotics but to antivirals Normally it has gone within 7 to 10 days depending on your immune system
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