Question

A 49-year-old otherwise healthy adult with influenza-like illness tests positive for influenza A and mild CAP requiring hospitalization. What adjunct is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir regardless of symptom duration

Answer

Systemic corticosteroids for all hospitalized CAP

Answer

No antiviral as >48 hours since onset

Answer

Baloxavir only if <24 hours

Answer

Zanamivir only for outpatients

Practice question

A 49-year-old otherwise healthy adult with influenza-like illness tests positive for influenza A and mild CAP requiring hospitalization. What adjunct is recommended?