Confusion Between the Seasonal Influenza (Flu) And the Pandemic Covid-19: A Short Communication

Nadeem Rais, Akash Ved, Rizwan Ahmad and Aashna Parveen
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Nadeem Rais: Department of Pharmacy, Bhagwant University, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305004, India
Akash Ved: Goel Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226028, India
Rizwan Ahmad: Department of Pharmacy, VivekCollege of Technical Education, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh 246701, India
Aashna Parveen: Faculty of Applied Science, Bhagwant Global University, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand 246149, India

Inventum Biologicum: An International Journal of Biological Research, 2023, vol. 3, issue 1, 1-4

Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection, while influenza viruses cause the seasonal influenza (flu). Since some of the symptoms are common, it can be difficult to distinguish between them solely on the basis of symptoms. In this review, we discussed about how people frequently confuse the seasonal influenza and the pandemic Covid-19. Although they share several similar characteristics, there are significant differences between them, and more is being discovered every day. Self-diagnosis and treatment are riskier and can result in more severe illnesses, so it is always preferable to see a doctor, get your symptoms evaluated to confirm the diagnosis, and receive the appropriate medication.

Keywords: Coronavirus; Covid-19; Influenza; Seasonal flu; Common cold; SARS-CoV-2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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