📋Overview

This viral illness, medically known as influenza, typically involves the upper and lower respiratory tracts and is primarily driven by influenza type A and type B viruses. It is often characterized by seasonal outbreaks that occur within communities.

Transmission occurs through respiratory droplets, making the condition highly contagious. While often confused with the common cold, this infection generally presents with more acute clinical manifestations.

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Medical codes (for reference)

UMLS CUI: C0021400
ICD-10-CM
J11.1
MeSH
D007251
SNOMED CT (US)
6142004

Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.

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