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Chapter 7 - Influenza

from Section 2 - Infections in Pregnancy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 October 2019

By
Adel Elkady ,
Prabha Sinha  and
Soad Ali Zaki Hassan
Edited by
Adel Elkady ,
Prabha Sinha  and
Soad Ali Zaki Hassan
Adel Elkady
Affiliation:
Police Force Hospital, Cairo
Prabha Sinha
Affiliation:
Oman Medical College, Oman
Soad Ali Zaki Hassan
Affiliation:
Alexandria University
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Summary

Influenza is a contagious viral respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infects the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.

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Infections in Pregnancy
An Evidence-Based Approach
 , pp. 50 - 53
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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