Influenza Flashcards
1
Q
what is the incubation time
A
1-4 days then abrupt onset of symptoms
2
Q
what is causes
A
influenza A - worldwide pandemics
influenza B - localised, milder outbreaks
3
Q
what is symptoms
A
temp >38 dry, chesty cough headache malaise chills and aching limbs myalgia upset stomach clear nasal discharge
4
Q
how is it diagnosed
A
symptoms based
lab not necessary but fourfold increase in haemagglutinin
5
Q
how is it treated
A
bed rest and paracetomal
for risk >65 use neumanidase inhalers
6
Q
what are the names of these inhalers
A
oscitamivar oral
zanamiviar inhaler
7
Q
what are the complications
A
death
primary viral pneumonia (haemoptysis, resp failure in 24 hours)
secondary bacterial pneumonia (H. influenza - new fever on day 7)
