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Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory illness/infection caused by a virus. It is highly contagious and is normally spread by the coughs and sneezes of an infected person. You can also catch flu by just touching the infected person like shaking hands etc. Adult flu is contagious, 1–2 days before getting symptoms and up to 7 days after becoming ill. Fast facts on flu Antibiotics cannot treat flu only antivirals Vaccination every year is an effective way to prevent flu The flu vac

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames your lung’s air sacs and may fill it up with fluids or pus, causing cough, fever, chills, and difficulty in breathing. Pneumonia is caused by various pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Pneumonia can occur in young, healthy people, but it is most dangerous for older adults, infants, and people with an impaired immune system. Causes or types of Pneumonia Bacterial pneumonia Viral pneumonia Fungal pneumonia Aspiration pneumonia H

The WHO estimates that around 3-5 million cases of influenza are reported every year. The majority of the cases are preventable and can be easily treated. However, around 250,000 to 500,000 deaths worldwide are related to influenza. This puts a lot of burden on healthcare systems worldwide Early diagnosis and treatment are key to reducing its spread and associated mortality Objective: Determining the doctor’s perception of management of influenza A total of 114 doctors partic