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Module 14

Section 5: Influenza

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Which areas of the body are affected by inluenza? The nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs
What are the causes of influenza? Influenza A virus (divided into subtypes based on two proteins on the surface of the virus) Influenza B virus (divided into lineages and strains)
populations at risk for severe cases of flu or severe complications Children younger than 5 Adults over 65 Pregnant patients Residents of ling-term care facilities Native Americans an Alaska Natives
What are the symptoms of influenza? Sore throat, muscle aches, body aches, headache, fatigue, chills
How does influenza differ from the common cold with respect to symptom onset? Influenza symptom onset is abrupt, while symptom onset of tehecommon cold is gradual.
What are the complications of unmanaged influenza? Sinus infection Ear infection Myocarditis (infection of the lining of the heart) Myositis (muscle infection) or rhabdomyolysis (a muscle-wasting condition)
Nonpharmacological therapy for influenza Rest Drinking clear liquids Avoiding contact with others because the flu is highly contagious
Which flu vaccines can be used for most age groups? Trivalent and quadrivalent flu vaccines
Which populations should not be immunized with live attenuated flu vaccine (nasal spray)? Child under 2 Adults 50 and over Pregnant patients Patients with a weakened immune system
Examples of antiviral medicaitons given for influenza Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Zanamivir (Relenza) Peramivir (Rapivab)
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