Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 14, Problem 10R
Summary Introduction
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The endemic and epidemic levels.
Introduction:
Influenza is an acute respiratory viral infection which is caused by the influenza virus. The common symptoms are high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, and tiredness. These symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week.
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