Question

A 19 year old college student presents with fever, headache, myalgias, and cough for 2 days during influenza season. He is otherwise healthy and not pregnant. Rapid molecular testing confirms influenza A infection. Symptoms started 36 hours ago. According to CDC guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care only without antivirals

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Start oral oseltamivir 75 mg twice daily for 5 days

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Start baloxavir marboxil single dose and discontinue all other medications

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Prescribe amoxicillin clavulanate to prevent secondary bacterial infection

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Admit to hospital for intravenous peramivir in all confirmed cases

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