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WorksheetsInfluenza (Flu) Information
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is influenza fever?
Influenza fever or flu is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory tract such as the nose, throat, and lungs. It usually causes fever, cough, sore throat, headache, and severe fatigue.
Influenza fever is a bacterial infection that affects only the digestive system and causes stomach pain.
Influenza fever is an allergic reaction that results in skin rashes and itching.
Influenza fever is a chronic disease that affects the bones and joints.
What is the main cause of influenza fever?
It is mainly caused by bacterial infections that spread through contaminated food.
The main cause is the Influenza A, B, C, or D virus, and it spreads easily through saliva droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks.
It is caused by exposure to cold weather and not by any microorganism.
It is mainly caused by fungal spores present in the air.
What are the signs and symptoms of influenza fever?
Sudden rash and severe abdominal pain but no respiratory symptoms.
Only mild sneezing and no fever with increased appetite.
Common symptoms include: High fever and chills, Cough and sore throat, Headache and muscle aches, Runny or stuffy nose, Fatigue and loss of appetite.
Blurred vision and hearing loss with no other symptoms.
How long does influenza fever last?
Recovery from influenza fever takes at least 30 days for everyone.
Influenza fever usually lasts less than 24 hours in all cases.
The fever from influenza always persists for more than a month.
Most patients recover within 5 to 7 days, but fatigue can last up to two weeks, especially in high-risk groups.
How is influenza fever treated?
The main treatment is rest, drink plenty of water, and control fever with medication such as paracetamol. In some cases, doctors may give antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu) to reduce the duration of infection.
Only by taking antibiotics for a week.
By applying ice packs to the body every hour.
By avoiding all fluids and not taking any medication.
What is the difference between influenza fever and common cold?
Influenza fever only affects children, while common cold affects adults.
Both have the same symptoms and severity.
Common cold is more severe than influenza fever.
Influenza fever comes suddenly, with more severe symptoms such as high fever and severe body aches. The common cold is usually milder and recovers quickly.
Is influenza fever contagious?
No. Influenza is not contagious at any stage.
Yes. Influenza is very contagious — especially 1 day before symptoms appear until 5–7 days after. That is why it is recommended to rest at home when sick.
Only children can spread influenza, not adults.
Influenza is only contagious after all symptoms disappear.
The quarantine period for influenza is:
14 days
3 days
5 days
1 day
Why is quarantine necessary when someone has influenza?
Because the influenza virus spreads easily through droplets and contaminated surfaces, and quarantine helps prevent the spread to family, coworkers, or other students.
Because quarantine helps the virus to mutate faster.
Because quarantine is required for all illnesses regardless of how they spread.
Because quarantine makes the symptoms of influenza go away more quickly.
When is a person considered no longer infectious after having influenza?
Immediately after starting antiviral medication.
After 7 days or when all main symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat have subsided.
After 24 hours of having no symptoms, regardless of duration.
Only after a positive influenza test result.
Which type of influenza is found in both humans and animals?
Influenza A
Influenza B
Influenza C
Influenza D
Which type of influenza virus affects cattle?
Influenza A
Influenza B
Influenza C
Influenza D
