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1
Q

what is the incubation time

A

1-4 days then abrupt onset of symptoms

2
Q

what is causes

A

influenza A - worldwide pandemics

influenza B - localised, milder outbreaks

3
Q

what is symptoms

A
temp >38
dry, chesty cough 
headache 
malaise 
chills and aching limbs 
myalgia 
upset stomach
clear nasal discharge
4
Q

how is it diagnosed

A

symptoms based

lab not necessary but fourfold increase in haemagglutinin

5
Q

how is it treated

A

bed rest and paracetomal

for risk >65 use neumanidase inhalers

6
Q

what are the names of these inhalers

A

oscitamivar oral

zanamiviar inhaler

7
Q

what are the complications

A

death
primary viral pneumonia (haemoptysis, resp failure in 24 hours)
secondary bacterial pneumonia (H. influenza - new fever on day 7)