Pediatria pre prax 1/2005

FLUE-LIKE DISEASES IN CHILDHOOD

Rhinoviruses, coronaviruses and some of enteroviruses and adenoviruses cause flue-like diseases in children and adults. They occur during the whole year and have a benign course. The most frequent symptom is rhinitis, less frequently cough and low grade fever. The influenza occurs during winter season in epidemic, its course is more serious with high fever, cough, malaise and frequent complications.

Keywords: influenza, flu like disease, cold.