Notes in 03_Influenza

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Published	02/10/2024	Influenza is an {{c1::RNA}} virus with three types: A, B and C, of which A and B are the most common.
Published	02/10/2024	Avian flu spreads through direct contact with {{c1::infected birds}}, dead or alive.
Published	02/10/2024	Transmission of Influenza is usually {{c1::airborne}}
Published	02/10/2024	Incubation period of Influenza is {{c1::2}}-{{c1::4}} days
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Influenza {{c1::Abrupt fever up to 41°C (commonly 38-40°C) which lasts 3 days (range 1-5 days)}} Plus 2 or more of: {{c1::Cough, sore …
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) {{c1::Fever (>38°C) }}{{c1::Cough}} Onset within the last {{c1::10}} days
Published	02/10/2024	If Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) requires hospitalization, it is defined as {{c1::severe acute respiratory infection (SARI)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Complicated Influenza is{{c1::}}
Published	02/10/2024	Common Complications of Influenza {{c1::Acute Bronchitis}} {{c1::Secondary Bacterial Pneumonia}}
Published	02/10/2024	The most common organism causing Influenza is {{c1::Staph. aureus}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Antigenic Drift}} is a mechanism of genetic variation within the virus. It occurs continually over time, small on-going point mutations in …
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Antigenic Shift}} is an abrupt major change in the virus, resulting in new H/N combinations. It is the genetic change that enables a flu strain …
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Influenza is via {{c1::Viral Nose & Throat Swabs}}
Published	02/10/2024	In Influenza, SpO2 {{c2::<92}}% indicates need of {{c1::ABG}} and {{c1::oxygen}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::CRP}} monitoring indicates recovery of pneumonia
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Influenza is via {{c1::Antiviral therapy}} ASAP within {{c1::48}} hrs of symptom onset
Published	02/10/2024	Oral antiviral medication for Influenza is {{c1::Oseltamivir}}
Published	02/10/2024	Inhaled or IV antiviral medication for Influenza is {{c1::Zanamivir}}
Published	02/10/2024	First line treatment of Complicated Influenza is {{c1::Oseltamivir}}
Published	02/10/2024	Second line treatment of Complicated Influenza is {{c1::Zanamivir}}
Published	02/10/2024	Vaccination of Influenza{{c1::Seasonal Flu vaccine (single 0.5 ml intramuscular injection)}}
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