Sandra Colburn by Sandra Colburn https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s Influenza en-us 2019-12-06 17:14:56 UTC 2024-01-20 11:06:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Influenza colburnsec86 https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420892036 2019-12-06 17:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420892036 Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. There are two main types of influenza (flu) virus: Types A and B. The influenza A and B viruses that routinely spread in people (human influenza viruses) are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. colburnsec86 https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420897882 2019-12-06 17:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420897882 Signs and symptoms:Flu signs and symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who are sick with flu often feel some or all of these symptoms Fever- or feeling feverish/chills Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue (tiredness)Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. colburnsec86 https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420899343 2019-12-06 17:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420899343 Diagnoses:A number of flu tests are available to detect influenza viruses in respiratory specimens. The most common are called “rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs).” RIDTs work by detecting the parts of the virus (antigens) that stimulate an immune response. These tests can provide results within approximately 10-15 minutes, but are not as accurate as other flu tests. Therefore, you could still have the flu, even though your rapid test result is negative. Other flu tests are called “rapid molecular assays” that detect genetic material of the virus. Rapid molecular assays produce results in 15-20 minutes and are more accurate than RIDTs. In addition, there are several more-accurate and sensitive flu tests available that must be performed in specialized laboratories, such as those found in hospitals or state public health laboratories. All of these tests require that a health care provider swipe the inside of your nose or the back of your throat with a swab and then send the swab for testing. Results may take one hour or several hours. colburnsec86 https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420901374 2019-12-06 17:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420901374 Treatment:If you get sick with flu, antiviral drugs may be a treatment option.Check with your doctor promptly if you are at high risk of serious flu complications and you get flu symptoms. People at high risk of flu complications include young children, adults 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease.When used for treatment, antiviral drugs can lessen symptoms and shorten the time you are sick by 1 or 2 days. They also can prevent serious flu complications, like pneumonia. For people at high risk of serious flu complications, treatment with antiviral drugs can mean the difference between milder or more serious illness possibly resulting in a hospital stay. CDC recommends prompt treatment for people who have influenza infection or suspected influenza infection and who are at high risk of serious flu complications. colburnsec86 https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420902705 2019-12-06 17:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420902705 Prevention:The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. colburnsec86 https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420904013 2019-12-06 17:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/colburnsec86/k3mh4dbzrv9s/wish/420904013