A 24-year-old with fever and cough tests positive for influenza A within 24 hours of onset; he has asthma. Best management?...

Question

A 24-year-old with fever and cough tests positive for influenza A within 24 hours of onset; he has asthma. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Start oseltamivir 75 mg BID for 5 days

Answer

No antivirals; supportive care only

Answer

Start amoxicillin

Answer

Start zanamivir in asthma

Answer

Single dose baloxavir is contraindicated

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Influenza-Antiviral Treatment