hội chứng cúm
Definition
Noun: - Flu-like syndrome: A collection of symptoms that closely resemble those of influenza (the flu), such as fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, and fatigue. It is typically caused by various viruses, often localized in the upper respiratory tract, and is generally milder than true influenza.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bệnh nhân biểu hiện hội chứng cúm với sốt và đau nhức cơ. (The patient presented with flu-like syndrome with fever and muscle aches.)
- Nhiều loại virus đường hô hấp có thể gây ra hội chứng cúm. (Many respiratory viruses can cause flu-like syndrome.)
- Triệu chứng của anh ấy nhẹ, có lẽ chỉ là hội chứng cúm thông thường. (His symptoms are mild, probably just a common flu-like illness.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is often used in medical contexts to describe a clinical presentation before a specific viral pathogen is identified. It helps categorize illnesses for initial treatment and public health monitoring.
Variants and Related Words
- Triệu chứng giống cúm (n): Flu-like symptoms. A more descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
- Cô ấy có các triệu chứng giống cúm. (She has flu-like symptoms.)
Synonyms
- Flu-like illness: A common synonym.
- Influenza-like illness (ILI): The formal medical and epidemiological term.
Related Medical Terms
- Cúm (n): Influenza. The specific, often more severe, illness caused by the influenza virus.
- Cảm lạnh thông thường (n): Common cold. Generally causes milder symptoms, often without fever.