Characteristics of influenza include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Influenza typically includes symptoms such as back and muscle pain, fever and chills, and a runny nose, but headaches and rhinorrhea (runny nose) are not exclusive or distinguishing symptoms of influenza, as they can be common to many respiratory infections. However, the inclusion of "runny nose" in both options C and D might cause confusion. The key distinction is that while all listed symptoms can be associated with influenza, the combination of headaches and rhinorrhea alone (without specifying other more definitive symptoms) does not exclusively characterize influenza, making the phrasing of the question somewhat misleading. Influenza is more accurately characterized by a combination of systemic symptoms like high fever, severe muscle pain, and respiratory symptoms, which can include a runny nose but are more distinctly marked by coughing and sore throat.

Characteristics of Influenza Include All of the Following EXCEPT