A 34-year-old woman presents with influenza-like illness within 36 hours of onset. She is pregnant and otherwise healthy. What is the recommended mana...

Question

A 34-year-old woman presents with influenza-like illness within 36 hours of onset. She is pregnant and otherwise healthy. What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Start oseltamivir as soon as possible.

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Provide supportive care only.

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Administer zanamivir only if hospitalized.

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Initiate antibiotics immediately.

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Baloxavir is contraindicated in pregnancy, so no antivirals should be used.

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Influenza in Pregnancy

A 34-year-old woman presents with influenza-like illness within 36 hours of onset. She is pregnant and otherwise healthy. What is the recommended management?