A healthy 26-year-old with confirmed influenza A presents within 24 hours of symptom onset. Best antiviral approach?...

Question

A healthy 26-year-old with confirmed influenza A presents within 24 hours of symptom onset. Best antiviral approach?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir 75 mg twice daily for 5 days

Answer

Peramivir single dose only for inpatients

Answer

No antivirals within 48 hours

Answer

Baloxavir is contraindicated in adults

Answer

High-dose steroids to shorten illness

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Influenza