why does one get muscle aches/ leg pain when they have the flu?

Subject: why does one get muscle aches/ leg pain when they have the flu?

Date: Tue May 29 07:55:37 2001
Posted by christiana
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Area of science: Immunology
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What exactly is the cellular mechanism for muscle aches/ leg pain when one gets 
the flu?  I assume it's an immune response since the virus can't actually reach 
your legs.  Please help!

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