A 70-year-old with influenza-like illness 24 hours after onset, COPD, and obesity tests positive for influenza A. What is recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old with influenza-like illness 24 hours after onset, COPD, and obesity tests positive for influenza A. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir within 48 hours

Answer

Baloxavir only if symptoms >3 days

Answer

No antivirals needed in outpatients

Answer

Start antibiotics for secondary pneumonia immediately

Answer

Zanamivir in COPD

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Influenza Treatment