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Understanding Cold and Flu Viruses

There are many viruses that are responsible for cold and flu like illnesses. With exposure to these viruses on a regular basis, our bodies are constantly fighting off these invaders to keep them at bay. Usually this is successful and without any impact on our wellbeing.  Of course, many of us come to expect some level of discomfort and general malaise from one or more bouts of illness during the annual cold and flu seasons. Whilst Cold and flu are both caused by types of virus that cause infections of the upper respiratory tract, namely t...


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Date: March 2020

Author: Dr Alan Mullan

Category: Application Note

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