Question

A 30-year-old ED patient with fever, cough, myalgias, and positive influenza A test started within 24 hours of symptom onset has no high-risk conditions. What is the recommended antiviral approach?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir 75 mg BID for 5 days

Answer

No antivirals; treat only if hospitalized

Answer

Baloxavir single dose only if symptoms >48 hours

Answer

Amantadine 100 mg BID

Answer

Zanamivir is first-line in all adults

Practice question

A 30-year-old ED patient with fever, cough, myalgias, and positive influenza A test started within 24 hours of symptom onset has no high-risk conditions. What is the recommended antiviral approach?