Influenza Flashcards
1
Q
Classic Flu
A
Influenza A and B
Virus
2
Q
Haemophilus Influenza
A
Bacterial
Secondary to flu
3
Q
Main complication
A
Primary influenza pneumonia
4
Q
Treatment
A
Bed rest
Fluids
Paracetamol
antivirals
5
Q
Endemic
A
occurs naturally in a population
6
Q
Epidemic
A
Outbreak of unexpected size
Result of minor mutations in surface proteins of virus
7
Q
Pandemic
A
Global distribution of disease
Caused by antigenic shift
Animal reservoir
8
Q
Future threats from
A
Influenza A H5N1
Avian flu
9
Q
Detection
A
PCR
