Influenza

Question 1

a small change in the genes of the flu that occur continually over time as the virus replicates

Answer 1

drift

Question 2

which types of influenza virus drift?

Answer 2

A and B

Question 3

an abrupt, major change in the flu that has limited immunity

Answer 3

shift

Question 4

which type of influenza virus shifts?

Answer 4

flu A

Question 5

how long is the incubation period for influenza?

Answer 5

1-4 days

Question 6

a patient presents with fever as high as 106, myalgia, rigors, sore throat, stomach discomfort, conjunctival injection, cervical lymphadenopathy. what are they experiencing?

Answer 6

influenza

Question 7

what are 2 diagnostics to be done for the flu?

Answer 7

nasopharyngeal swap
CBC

Question 8

what would be seen in a CBC in a patient with the flu?

Answer 8

leukopenia
leukocytosis

Question 9

what is the preferred antiviral treatment for the flu?

Answer 9

oseltamivir

Question 10

what is the most common complication that we worry about due to influenza?

Answer 10

viral pneumonia

Question 11

what is the most common secondary bacterial infection for the flu?

Answer 11

strep pneumonia

Question 12

which secondary bacterial infection due to the flu carries the highest mortality?

Answer 12

staph aureus