Confusion Between the Seasonal Influenza (Flu) And the Pandemic Covid-19

A Short Communication

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Keywords:

Coronavirus, Covid-19, Influenza, Seasonal flu, Common cold, SARS-CoV-2

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.

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Author Biographies

Dr. Nadeem Rais, Bhagwant University, Ajmer

Dr. Nadeem Rais

Researcher
Department of Pharmacy,

Bhagwant University, Ajmer, Rajasthan - 305004, India

Email: drx.nadeemrais@gmail.com; Tel: +91-782-795-1825

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0430-228X (Nadeem Rais)

 

Dr. Akash Ved, Goel Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faizabad Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226028, India

Dr. Akash Ved

Director

Goel Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

Faizabad Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226028, India       

Email: akashved@gmail.com ; Tel: +91-887-420-5341

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8487-3885 (Akash Ved)

 

 

Dr. Rizwan Ahmad, Vivek College of Technical Education, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh - 246701, India

Dr. Rizwan Ahmad

Professor

Department of Pharmacy,

Vivek College of Technical Education, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh - 246701, India 

Email: rizwan_mpharm@rediffmail.com; Tel: +91-999-781-3807

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6373-662X (Rizwan Ahmad)

 

Dr. Aashna Parveen

Aashna Parveen, M.Sc., PhD. Sc.

Laboratory of Zoology Department of Applied Sciences Bhagwant Global University, Kotdwar, U.K., India

 

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Published

21-02-2023

How to Cite

Rais, N., Ved, A., Ahmad, R., & Parveen , A. (2023). Confusion Between the Seasonal Influenza (Flu) And the Pandemic Covid-19: A Short Communication. Inventum Biologicum: An International Journal of Biological Research, 3(1), 1–4. Retrieved from https://journals.worldbiologica.com/ib/article/view/26

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