Influenza Flashcards
1
Q
Influenza:
Causative organisms (3)
A
influenza A, B, and C viruses
2
Q
Influenza:
MoT (3)
A
droplet, direct contact, indirect contact
3
Q
Influenza:
Virulence factors (3)
A
glycoprotein spikes, ability to change genetically, slow down immune system
4
Q
Influenza:
Culture/ Dx (3)
A
viral culture, rapid antigen-based or PCR tests
5
Q
Influenza:
Prevention (3)
A
inactivated intramuscular vaccine (3 and 4 strains), recombinant vaccine (3 strains)
6
Q
Influenza:
Treatment
A
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
7
Q
Influenza:
Symptoms
A
headache, chills, dry cough, body aches, fever, stuffy nose, sore throat, extreme fatigue
