A hospitalized 38-year-old pregnant woman with confirmed influenza A and 3 days of high fever asks about treatment. Best management?...

Question

A hospitalized 38-year-old pregnant woman with confirmed influenza A and 3 days of high fever asks about treatment. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Start oseltamivir as soon as possible

Answer

No antivirals; supportive care only

Answer

Start amantadine

Answer

Start zanamivir only if symptoms

Answer

Wait for PCR cycle threshold to fall before therapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Influenza