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What is influenza-like illness (ILI)?

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What is influenza-like illness (ILI)?

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Influenza-like illness (ILI) is a term used to describe a respiratory illness with symptoms that are indicative of an influenza infection, including fever and cough plus one or more of the following: sore throat, muscle pain, joint pain and fatigue. These cases have not been confirmed by laboratory testing but give an early indication of the level of illness in the community that might be due to influenza. Because there are different respiratory viruses that may result similar symptoms, laboratory testing is important to confirm the presence of influenza in the community.

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ILI is an acute onset of respiratory illness with fever and cough and with one or more of the following- sore muscles/joints, extreme fatigue/weakness or sore throat. What is an ILI outbreak? An ILI outbreak is defined as two or more cases of ILI in residents and/or staff within a 7-day period.

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For surveillance purposes, influenza-like illness is defined as feve ≥ 100°F (36° C) and cough or sore throat without another identified cause.