For almost a year after that, the club attributed the midfielder's prolonged absences to a viral illness before revealing the truth.

But many in the game were unconvinced by the 'viral illness'.

She pulled out before the tournament began with a viral illness.

Acute bronchitis often occurs during the course of an acute viral illness such as the common cold or influenza.

In 93% of cases a viral illness had occurred in the preceding three-week period.