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10 - Influenza Flashcards

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What family is the Influenza Virus from?

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Orthomyxoviridae Family:

RNA Virus with an 8 Segment Genome

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How many, and what are, main groups of Influenza Virus are there?

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3:

  1. IfA (Mammals and Birds)
  2. IfB (Humans)
  3. IfC (Humans)
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What is the definition of Antigenic Drift?

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A Mechanism of genetic variation (within the Virus) which occurs continually over time

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By what method does Antigenic Drift occur?

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  1. Small, on-going, point mutations in the genes coding for the antibody-binding sites
  2. May also change the antigenic properties
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What is the advantage of Antigenic Drift?

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  1. Eventually the immune system will not combat the virus as well
    Note - it causes worse than normal epidemics and vaccine mismatch
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What is the definition of Antigenic Shift?

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The process by which 2+ different strains of a Virus combine to for am new sub-type, resulting in new H/N combinations, and reassortment of the Virus’ gene segments

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What does Antigenic Shift allow for?

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The flu strain can jump from one animal species to another

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What can an Antigenic Shift lead to?

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With new antigenic properties, the population at risk is unprotected, this can lead to Pandemics
E.g. An Avian Host and a Human Host both transmit into a Swine Host, and a New Reassorted Virus Subtype is formed

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What is the difference between Seasonal Flu, and Pandemic Flu?

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Seasonal Flu:
1. Occurs every winter
2. Affects 10-15% of the population
3. Usually unpleasant but not life threatenting
Pandemic Flu:
1. Occurs sporadically
2. Affects >25% of the population
3. More serious, more complications
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What are the requirements for an infection to be “Pandemic”?

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  1. Human Pathogenicity
  2. “New” Virus (due to the antigenic shift)
  3. Efficient Person - Person transmission
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What are the 2 Surface proteins on Influenza?

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  1. Haemagglutinin (H)

2. Neuraminidase (N)

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What is the function of the Haemagglutinin (H) Antigen?

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Facilitates Viral Attachment and Entry to the Host Cell

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How many different Haemagglutinin (H) Antigens are there?

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18 (H1-3 in humans)

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What is the function of the Neuraminidase (N) Antigen?

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Enables the new Virion to be released from the Host Cell

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How many different Neuraminidase (N) Antigens are there?

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11

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What are the strains of Avian Flu which affect humans?

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  1. H5N1

2. H7N9

17
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How does Avian Flu spread to Humans?

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Through direct contact with infected birds, dead or alive

Note - there is no known transmission by eating properly cooked food/eggs

18
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What are the fatality rates of the Avian Flu which can affect humans?

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  1. H5N1 - 60%

2. H7N9 - 36%

19
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What is the incubation period of Avian Flu?

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2 - 4 days (range is 1 - 7 days)

20
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What are the clinical features of Avian Flu?

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Abrupt Fever (up to 41 degrees) which lasts for 3 days
Plus 2 or more of:
1. Cough
2. Sore Throat
3. Rhinorrhoea
4. Myalgia
5. Headache
6. Malaise
Note - there is a predominance of systemic symptoms and nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea are less common
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What are the clinical features of Swine Flu?

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  1. Abrupt Fever (above 38 degrees) which lasts for 3 days
  2. Sudden Cough
  3. Tiredness / Chills
  4. Headache / Sore Throat / Runny Nose / Sneezing
  5. Diarrhoea or Upset Stomach / Loss of Appetite
  6. Aching Muscles / Limb or Joint Pain
22
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How is Swine Flu transmitted?

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  1. Airborne: Person to Person by large droplets
  2. Direct Contact: Person to Person
  3. Indirect Contact: Person to Fomite to Person)
23
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How long does the Virus Survive for:

  1. In the host?
  2. On a Porous Surface?
  3. On a Non-porous Surface?
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  1. Around 4 Days - longer in children and immunocompromised patients
  2. 8-12 hours
  3. 24-48 hours
24
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Which groups of people are at high risk of developing Flu?

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  1. Chronic Respiratory Disease (especially those on continuous Oral Steroids)
  2. Chronic Heart / Renal / Liver / Neurological Disease
  3. Diabetes Mellitus
  4. Immunosuppression
  5. Morbid Obesity
  6. Pregnancy - especially the last trimester
25
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What are common Respiratory problems, associated with the Flu?

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  1. Acute Bronchitis

2. Secondary Bacterial Pneumonia

26
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What are some un-common problems, associated with the Flu?

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  1. Primary Viral Pneumonia
  2. Myocarditis / Pericarditis
  3. Transverse Myelitis / Guillian-Barre
  4. Myositis and Myoglobinuria
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How is the Flu diagnosed / investigated?

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  1. Clinical Diagnosis (for normal Flu)
  2. Viral Nose / Throat Swabs
  3. Chest X-Ray
  4. Blood Culture
  5. Pulse Oximetry
  6. Respiratory Rate
  7. U&E’s, Creatinine and FBC
  8. CRP
28
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In relation to Secondary Bacterial Pneumonia (a common problem associated with Flu), what is the score used to assess Pneumonia?

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CURB65:
C - Confusion
U - Urea (> 7mmol/L)
R - Respiratory Rate (> 30 breaths per minute)
B - Blood Pressure (Diastolic < 60, Systolic < 90)
65 - >65 years of age

29
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What is the common Antiviral Therapy associated with Influenza?

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  1. Oseltamvir

2. Zanamivir (dry powder inhaler)

30
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What is the treatment of an uncomplicated case of Influenza, in a previously healthy person?

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  1. No treatment (ideal and most common course)

2. Oseltamvir (If the physician feels the patient is at serious risk of developing complications)

31
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What is the treatment of an uncomplicated case of Influenza, in an at risk (but not severely immunosuppressed) person?

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  1. No treatment (ideal and most common course)

2. Oseltamvir (If the physician feels the patient is at serious risk of developing complications)

32
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What is the treatment of an uncomplicated case of Influenza, in an at risk (severely immunosuppressed) person?

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  1. Oseltamvir PO and Clinical follow up within 48 hours
  2. Zanamivir within 36 hours of onset
    Note - Zanamivir is added to those with higher risk of resistant strains
33
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What is the treatment of an complicated case of Influenza, in a person who is not severely immunosuppressed?

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1st Line - Oseltamvir PO / NG

2nd Line - Zanamivir Inh / Neb / I.V.

34
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What is the treatment of an complicated case of Influenza, in a person who is severely immunosuppressed?

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1st Line - Oseltamvir PO / NG

2nd Line - Zanamivir Inh / Neb / I.V.

35
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What are some other, less common Antiviral Therapies, associated with Influenza?

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  1. Peramivir

2. Favipiravir

36
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How long does it take an immunocompetent adult to become non-infectious?

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  1. 24 hours after the last flu symptom

2. When antiviral therapy is complete

37
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What PPE is required when the Flu is suspected / proven?

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  1. Surgical Face Mask
  2. Plastic Apron
  3. Gloves
  4. Hand Washing after any examination
38
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What do Seasonal Flu Vaccines contain?

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They are a Trivalent:

  1. Contains 2 type A subtype virus
  2. Contains 1 type B subtype virus
39
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Why do healthcare workers have vaccinations?

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  1. To protect themselves and their families
  2. To reduce the risk to “at risk” patents
  3. To reduce absence from work during influenza “surge” activity

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