Flu-like illness

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Flu-like illness is a diagnosis when a doctor is not sure of the virus causing a patient's symptoms. Common cold viruses, RSV, parainfluenza, and rhinovirus can cause symptoms similar to the flu. A doctor may think you have the flu but doesn't see the point in doing an official flu test as it won't change what your doctor recommends for symptomatic care.[1]

Flu-like illness in ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

Many ME/CFS patients had a flu-like illness as their onset.[2][3][4] Flu-like symptoms are experienced by all patients no matter the onset/trigger and these symptoms are exacerbated by minor exertion which is called post-exertional malaise.[5][6]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Clopton, Jennifer (January 4, 2018). "Is It Flu, Or Flu-Like? The Difference Matters". WebMD. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  2. ↑ Bluestem, Lisa (October 18, 2012). "Flu-like Illness Onset Poll". Phoenix Rising ME / CFS Forums. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)". NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Diagnosis In Acute Onset ME/CFS - Emerge Australia". Emerge Australia. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  5. ↑ Tucker, Miriam (July 31, 2017). "Scientists Edge Closer To Elusive Lab Test For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". NPR.org. See image information. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  6. ↑ Services, Department of Health & Human. "Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)". Retrieved September 8, 2018.
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