Swine Flu (H1N1)

Question 1

H1N1 is a subtype of which virus?

Answer 1

Influenza A

Question 2

Patients who are at higher risk of H1N1

Answer 2

• those with chronic illness
• immunosuppressed
• pregnant women
• children under 5 years old

Question 3

Name 3 common symptoms of flu

Answer 3

• fever greater than 38ºC
• myalgia
• lethargy
• headache
• rhinitis
• sore throat
• cough
• diarrhoea and vomiting

Question 4

Treatments available for flu

Answer 4

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
- oral medication

Zanamivir (Relenza)
- inhaled medication

Question 5

Describe the mechanism of action of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (Relenza)

Answer 5

neuraminidase inhibitor

Question 6

Common side effects of Tamiflu

Answer 6

nausea
vomiting
diarrhoea
headaches