All are true about H I NI influenza except:

A. Zanamivir commonly given through IV route

B. Fatality more in some high risk group

C. -PCR is used for investigation

D. WHO latest trivalent influenza vaccine contains two influenza A subtypes (H3N2 and H1N1) and one influenza B component

Correct Answer: Zanamivir commonly given through IV route

Description: Answer (a) Zanamivir commonly given through IV route WHO: It is recommended that trivalent vaccines for use in the 2017 southern hemisphere influenza season contain the followingAn A/Michigan/45/2015 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus;An A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 (H3N2)-like virus; andA B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.-PCR provides the most timely and sensitive detection of the infectionPandemic influenza A (Hl nl) Treatment: oseltamivir adult oral dose is 75 mg twice daily for 5 days. Zanamivir dose is two inhalation (2 x 5 mg) twice daily for 5 days

Category: Microbiology

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