Influenza
St. Luke's Hospital
VISITOR INFORMATION   LOCATIONS & DIRECTIONS   CONTACT US  
Print Page Increase Font Size Decrease Font Size
Phone Numbers


























HealthGrades Award

For Physicians
Back to Health Information

Influenza

Influenza

Influenza is a viral infection of the respiratory tract that causes coughing, breathing difficulty, fever, headache, muscle aches and weakness. The virus is spread from person to person by inhaling infected droplets from the air.




Review Date: 3/6/2009
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
BACK  -  TOP
 
Website Privacy Policy  -  Website Terms and Conditions  -  Patient Notice of Privacy Policies PDF New Window
232 South Woods Mill Road - Chesterfield, MO 63017
© St. Luke's Hospital