Influenza (Resp infection) Flashcards
1
Q
What is influenza?
A
A viral infection caused by the influenza A/B viruses
2
Q
What is the general presentation of influenza?
A
Fever, malaise, exhaustion, myalgia, headache and a dry cough
3
Q
What is the general management of influenza?
A
No active management given once contracted
4
Q
What can influenza progress to?
A
Pneumonia
5
Q
Who should be vaccinated against influenza?
A
- > 65
- Immunocompromised
- Health care workers
- Comorbidities (CCF, CKD, diabetes)
