12-11-2008, 10:15 AM
Which of the following statements is true regarding influenza?
A) Treatment with antivirals should be initiated within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
B) Anitiviral agents reduce the duration of fever by 1 week.
C) Amantadine is effective for both influenza types A and B.
D) Prophylactic therapy is the single most important measure to prevent influenza outbreaks.
E) Amantadine is the only agent approved for prophylaxis.
A) Treatment with antivirals should be initiated within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
B) Anitiviral agents reduce the duration of fever by 1 week.
C) Amantadine is effective for both influenza types A and B.
D) Prophylactic therapy is the single most important measure to prevent influenza outbreaks.
E) Amantadine is the only agent approved for prophylaxis.