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== | ==Background== | ||
#3 types, 2 of which cause dz in humans | |||
##type A- most common and causes world pandemics- also found in pigs, horses, seals, whales and birds | |||
##type B- only found in humans- causes regional epidemics, not global | |||
##type C- no human dz | |||
===Epidemiology=== | |||
#transmitted by resp secretions or hand to hand. Infection limited to resp epithelium and ciliated columnar cells involved initially. Viremia rare. | |||
#symptoms start within 18 hrs, pt contagious for 2- 5 days. Usually involve sudden onset fever, malaise, headache. Later get sore throat, myalgia, cough and sputum. Cough can last for 2 wks. Can have vomiting and diarrhea in kids or even present as croup, bronchiolitis or febrile seizures. | |||
==Treatment== | |||
#generally supportive but can use antivirals | |||
- | ##Amantadine- reduces fever and symptoms by 1- 2d. Targets M2 membrane protein of influ A. Has neurologic side effects (lightheadedness, nervous, confusion, insomnia) and resistance developing and not useful against Type B. | ||
##Flumadine- like amantadine but fewer side effects. Not for kids | |||
##Neuraminidase Inhibitors- Relenza and Tamiflu. Inhibition of neuraminidase activity prevents spread and aborts infection. Works with all strains. Limited resistance. | |||
##Relenza- decreases symptoms by 1.5- 2.5 days. Use if age 7 or older and within 48 hrs of sxs. | |||
- | ##Tamiflu- reduces duration of dz by 1.5 days but better yet, reduces by 50% sequela like otitis media, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
#post influenza asthenia- elderly can have malaise and lassitude requiring prolonged convelescence. | |||
#viral pneumonia- | |||
post influenza asthenia- elderly can have malaise and lassitude requiring prolonged convelescence. | #secondary bacterial pneumonia- seen during recovery phase- staph, strep, hemophilus | ||
#myositis- calf muscle pain with elevated CPK seen in kids with influ B | |||
#Reyes Syndrome- fatty liver degeneration seen in viral syndrome tx?ed with ASA. Get liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy and brain edema | |||
#can also see encephalitis, Guillain Barre, transverse myelitis, myocarditis, pericarditis | |||
==Source == | ==Source == | ||
6/06 MISTRY | 6/06 MISTRY | ||
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Revisión del 04:44 28 mar 2011
Background
- 3 types, 2 of which cause dz in humans
- type A- most common and causes world pandemics- also found in pigs, horses, seals, whales and birds
- type B- only found in humans- causes regional epidemics, not global
- type C- no human dz
Epidemiology
- transmitted by resp secretions or hand to hand. Infection limited to resp epithelium and ciliated columnar cells involved initially. Viremia rare.
- symptoms start within 18 hrs, pt contagious for 2- 5 days. Usually involve sudden onset fever, malaise, headache. Later get sore throat, myalgia, cough and sputum. Cough can last for 2 wks. Can have vomiting and diarrhea in kids or even present as croup, bronchiolitis or febrile seizures.
Treatment
- generally supportive but can use antivirals
- Amantadine- reduces fever and symptoms by 1- 2d. Targets M2 membrane protein of influ A. Has neurologic side effects (lightheadedness, nervous, confusion, insomnia) and resistance developing and not useful against Type B.
- Flumadine- like amantadine but fewer side effects. Not for kids
- Neuraminidase Inhibitors- Relenza and Tamiflu. Inhibition of neuraminidase activity prevents spread and aborts infection. Works with all strains. Limited resistance.
- Relenza- decreases symptoms by 1.5- 2.5 days. Use if age 7 or older and within 48 hrs of sxs.
- Tamiflu- reduces duration of dz by 1.5 days but better yet, reduces by 50% sequela like otitis media, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia
Complications
- post influenza asthenia- elderly can have malaise and lassitude requiring prolonged convelescence.
- viral pneumonia-
- secondary bacterial pneumonia- seen during recovery phase- staph, strep, hemophilus
- myositis- calf muscle pain with elevated CPK seen in kids with influ B
- Reyes Syndrome- fatty liver degeneration seen in viral syndrome tx?ed with ASA. Get liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy and brain edema
- can also see encephalitis, Guillain Barre, transverse myelitis, myocarditis, pericarditis
Source
6/06 MISTRY
