Influenza Flashcards
1
Q
Classical flu
A
Influenza A & B
2
Q
Flu-like illnesses
A
Parainfluenza viruses
3
Q
Haemophilus influenza
A
Gram negative bacterium. May be a secondary invader to flu.
4
Q
Transmission
A
Droplets or direct contact with respiratory secretions of someone with infection.
5
Q
Symptoms
A
Fever (high, abrupt, onset), malaise, myalgia, headache, dry cough, exhaustion, prostration.
6
Q
Investigations
A
PCR, Viral Cultrure, Antibody detection
7
Q
Prevention of influenza
A
Infection control, prophylactic vaccine.
8
Q
Treatment of influenza
A
Bed rest, fluids, paracetamol, oselamivir, zanamivir.
