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Influenza

Influenza

Overview

Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.

Review Date 8/6/2021

Updated by: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.