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Infectious & ParasiticModerateContagious
Influenza
General Medicine · Infectious & Parasitic
Moderate
Severity
Common — seasonal outbreaks affect millions in India annually, with peaks typically during monsoon and winter months
Prevalence
Yes
Contagious
General Medicine
Specialist
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Most healthy individuals recover with rest
- 2hydration
- 3and symptomatic treatment using antipyretics and decongestants. Antiviral medications such as oseltamivir may be prescribed within the first 48 hours of symptom onset for high-risk patients to shorten illness duration and reduce complications. Hospitalisation and oxygen support may be required in severe cases involving pneumonia or respiratory failure.
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