Influenza Flashcards

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Classical flu

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Influenza A & B

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2
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Flu-like illnesses

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Parainfluenza viruses

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3
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Haemophilus influenza

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Gram negative bacterium. May be a secondary invader to flu.

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4
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Transmission

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Droplets or direct contact with respiratory secretions of someone with infection.

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5
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Symptoms

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Fever (high, abrupt, onset), malaise, myalgia, headache, dry cough, exhaustion, prostration.

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6
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Investigations

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PCR, Viral Cultrure, Antibody detection

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7
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Prevention of influenza

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Infection control, prophylactic vaccine.

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8
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Treatment of influenza

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Bed rest, fluids, paracetamol, oselamivir, zanamivir.

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