Infectious Diseases 9 - Influenza Flashcards
1
Q
define flu virus
A
RNA
type A B + C
H + N subunits
2
Q
who gets flu vaccine?
A
65+ young children pregnant chronic conditions healthcare
3
Q
presentation of flu
A
muscle aches headache dry cough sore throat extreme lethargy fever anorexia coryzal
4
Q
diagnosing flu
A
viral PCR of nasal/throat swabs
5
Q
when does flu treatment need to be started + which 2 drugs can be used?
A
within 48 hours of symptom onset to be effective
oral oseltamivir 75mg BD 5 days
inhaled zanamivir 10mg BD 5 days
can also give a PEP if high risk
6
Q
6 complications
A
otitis media, bronchitis, sinusitis viral pneumonia secondary bacterial pneumonia worsening of chronic conditions febrile convulsions (young) encephalitis
