Influenza Flashcards
1
Q
is influenza a DNA or RNA virus?
A
RNA
2
Q
3 types of influenza virus?
A
A, B and C
3
Q
most common 2 types of influenza
A
A and B
4
Q
Which type has H and N subtypes?
A
A
5
Q
H1N1
A
swine flu
6
Q
H5N1
A
avian flu
7
Q
who is the flu vaccine given to?
A
over 65 young children pregnant women asthma, COPD, diabetes healthcare workers
8
Q
presentation
A
fever coryzal symptoms lethargy and fatigue anorexia muscle and joint aches headache dry cough sore throat
9
Q
Diagnosis
A
viral nasal or throat swabs for PCR
10
Q
treatment
A
oral oseltamavir 75mg twice daily for 5 days
inhaled zanamivir 10mg twice daily for 5 days
11
Q
when does treatment need to be started to be effective?
A
within 48 hours of onset
12
Q
post exposure prophylaxis
A
given to high risk patients within 48 hours of close contact
13
Q
complications
A
otitis media bronchitis viral pneumonia secondary bacterial pnuemonia febrile convulsions encephalitis
