A 24-year-old man presents with fever, sore throat, myalgia and cough during peak influenza season. He is otherwise healthy. His symptoms started 36 h...

Question

A 24-year-old man presents with fever, sore throat, myalgia and cough during peak influenza season. He is otherwise healthy. His symptoms started 36 hours ago. According to CPS and NACI guidance, which is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Provide symptomatic treatment only as he is low risk for complications

Answer

Start oseltamivir for 5 days because all adults with influenza-like illness require antivirals

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Start broad-spectrum antibiotics empirically

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Order routine chest radiograph for all suspected influenza

Answer

Admit for IV antivirals and observation

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Seasonal influenza management

A 24-year-old man presents with fever, sore throat, myalgia and cough during peak influenza season. He is otherwise healthy. His symptoms started 36 hours ago. According to CPS and NACI guidance, which is the most appropriate management?