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Research Notes on Influenza Type C
Influenza type C usually does not cause any symptoms, or it may cause a mild respiratory illness. It does not cause severe public health issues like influenza type A or type B.1 The symptoms of influenza type C are very similar to a cold.2
Fast Facts:
- Symptoms can include coughing, sore throat, and a runny nose.1
- Influenza type C usually does not cause epidemics.1
- Seek treatment if symptoms get worse.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 MedicineNet: What Are the Causes of Flu?: The Flu Viruses
- ↑ NetDoctor UK: Are There Different Types of Influenza: Type C
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: FLU TYPE C, What is influeza type C
- Last update: Feb. 28, 2009
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