The term influenza is associated with illness caused by influenza virus. This is commonly called the flu, but many different illnesses or diseases cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, chills, aches and pains, cough, and sore throat. Influenza virus infection can cause different diseases patterns, ranging from mild to moderate common cold symptoms to typical flu. Many people may be at great risk for bacterial complications of influenza for example: pneumonia, ear or sinus infections, or bloodstream infections.
Many medications approved by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) of America for the cure and stop, eradicated of influenza infections. Annually vaccination is the primary means of eradicating and controlling influenza. For instance: Relenza (zanamivier), tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate), rapivab (peramivir), dilfuza (baloxavirmarboxil) etc.