A 63-year-old with influenza A hospitalized 72 hours after symptom onset. O2 sat 90% on room air. Best antiviral strategy?...

Question

A 63-year-old with influenza A hospitalized 72 hours after symptom onset. O2 sat 90% on room air. Best antiviral strategy?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir as soon as possible

Answer

No antiviral because >48 hours

Answer

Baloxavir single dose only

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Zanamivir inhaled only

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Rimantadine therapy

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Influenza (hospitalized)