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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – According to two new studies, influenza-like illnesses can significantly increase the risk of fatal stroke and stroke of the arteries of the neck.
According to the first study, the flu increases by about 40% the risk of stroke in the next 15 days. Although they have not yet found a clear explanation, scientists suspect an acute respiratory infection to trigger inflammation, making patients susceptible to strokes.
The second study found that patients had a higher risk of cervical thrombosis during the month following a flu-like illness, the leading cause of stroke in patients aged 15 to 45 years.
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