Influenza-like illness
Influenza-like illness
Influenza-like illness (pronounced: /ˌɪnfluˈɛnzə laɪk ˈɪlnɪs/), often abbreviated as ILI, is a medical term describing a condition with a set of symptoms similar to those caused by the influenza.
Etymology
The term "Influenza-like illness" is a combination of "influenza", which comes from the Italian word influenza, meaning "influence", and "like illness", referring to conditions that resemble the flu.
Definition
Influenza-like illness is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an acute respiratory infection with measured fever of 38°C or higher and cough, with onset within the last 10 days.
Symptoms
Symptoms of ILI are similar to those of influenza and can include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. However, unlike influenza, ILI is not caused by the influenza virus.
Related Terms
- Influenza: A viral infection that attacks the respiratory system.
- Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI): An infection that may interfere with normal breathing.
- Fever: A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness.
- Cough: A common reflex action that clears the throat of mucus or foreign irritants.
See Also
- Common cold: A viral infection primarily affecting the nose and throat.
- Pneumonia: Inflammation of the lung tissue, usually caused by an infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Influenza-like illness
- Wikipedia's article - Influenza-like illness
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