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| Typical influenza season (months) |
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Definition
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Sx of influenza
In which populations may fever not be present? |
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Definition
Sx of influenza:
Fever, Cough, sore throat, arthralgia, myalgia
Fever not common in age <5,>65 |
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Term
| Primary strategy vs. Influenza? |
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Definition
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Term
| Are influenza seasons the same worldwide? |
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Definition
| NO! Check influneza season of destinations and if appropriate take vaccine |
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Term
| Contraindications to the vaccine |
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Definition
| Allergy to egg. Children under 6 months. |
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Term
Is amantadine an effective prophylaxis? for which strains ?
Is its use recommended? why/why not? |
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Definition
Amantadine is effective prophylaxis vs. influenza A only.
Use not recommended due to development of resistance. |
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Term
What should be used to treat HA/fever due to influenza?
Who should NOT use ASA? why? |
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Definition
APAP & ASA.
<18 should not use ASA due to risk of Reyes syndrome |
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Term
| What are neuraminidase inhibitors good for? what are they? which is first line ? |
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Definition
| Oseltamavir and zanamivir are both good for types A & B influenza. Oseltamavir is first line. |
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Term
| What to use in pregnancy ? |
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Definition
| Vaccine is ok and oseltamivir is ok in pregnancy |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| How should children 6-8 months take the vaccine |
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Definition
| Take vaccine twice, 2nd time 1 month after the first |
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Term
| How long should prophylaxis with antiviral be used in long term setting after onset of last symptoms |
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Definition
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