influenza Flashcards
1
Q
what is influenza?
A
the flu
2
Q
what causes influenza?
A
influenza type A and type B viruses
3
Q
what is the presentation of influenza?
A
Myalgia (muscle pain), malaise, abrupt fever, high onset, conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, prostration (complete physical or mental exhaustion), cough (initially dry but can become productive), headache
4
Q
what are the investigations that are taken place for influenza?
A
clinical- acute onset, cough and fever and PCR
5
Q
What are the complications of influenza?
A
pneumonia, primary influenza or secondary bacterial
6
Q
what is the treatment for complicated influenza?
A
antivirals oseltamivir/ zanamivir and antibiotics
7
Q
what is the treatment for uncomplicated influenza?
A
antivirals for high risk patients, symptomatic patients and antibiotics
