Definition: An acute viral infection in humans involving the respiratory tract. It is marked by inflammation of the NASAL MUCOSA; the PHARYNX; and conjunctiva, and by headache and severe, often generalized, myalgia.
coordinate IM with specific influenza virus (IM) if pertinent; note specific subtypes of INFLUENZA A VIRUS are available
Other names Influenza in Humans; Human Influenza; Human Flu; Grippe; Influenzas, Human; Influenzas; Influenza in Human; Human Influenzas; Flu, Human; Influenza