A 70-year-old with suspected pneumonia tests positive for influenza A and has bacterial superinfection signs. Which regimen is appropriate?...

Question

A 70-year-old with suspected pneumonia tests positive for influenza A and has bacterial superinfection signs. Which regimen is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir plus appropriate antibacterial therapy

Answer

Oseltamivir only

Answer

Antibacterials only; antivirals have no role now

Answer

Baloxavir only

Answer

High-dose steroids only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Influenza with Bacterial Superinfection