About Flu
Flu is a viral respiratory infection that can cause fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and weakness.
Flu symptoms
- fever
- body pain
- cough
- sore throat
- runny nose
- weakness
Common causes of Flu
- influenza virus
- viral respiratory infection
Flu treatment options
- See a doctor for breathing difficulty, chest pain, persistent high fever, pregnancy, elderly age, asthma, heart disease, or worsening symptoms.
Safe home care for Flu
- rest
- fluids
- avoid close contact
- use fever medicine as directed
Emergency signs for Flu
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Flu
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Flu.
Lab tests for Flu
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Brucella Antibodies
Brucellosis antibody screening.
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TPHA
Confirmatory syphilis antibody test.
From Rs. 1,980
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HSV 2 IgG IgM
Herpes simplex virus type 2 antibody test.
From Rs. 3,150
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HSV 1 IgG IgM
Herpes simplex virus type 1 antibody test.
From Rs. 3,150
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Tissue Transglutaminase IgA
Celiac disease screening antibody.
From Rs. 3,150
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Celiac Disease Panel
Blood antibody panel used in celiac disease screening.
From Rs. 6,750
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Mumps IgG
Immunity antibody test for mumps.
From Rs. 2,250
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Varicella IgG
Immunity antibody test for chickenpox.
From Rs. 2,250