Influenza

Question 1

treatment for influenza

Answer 1

oseltamivir* PO 75mg BD 5d

treatment 10d for immunocompromised

Question 2

clinical presentation of influenza

Answer 2

abrupt onset 
fever
body aches
chills 
fatigue, body weakness 
chest discomfort 
headache

Question 3

complications from influenza

Answer 3

viral pneumonia
post influenza bacterial pneumonia esp by S. aureus
respiratory failure
exacerbate underlying pulmonary/cardiac comorbidities
febrile seizures
myocarditis/pericarditis

Question 4

indications for influenza antiviral treatment

Answer 4

within 48h of symptom onset
hospitalised patients
high risk for complications
severe, complicated or progressive illness