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In addition to respiratory effects, influenza can have impacts on which of the following body systems?
In addition to respiratory effects, influenza can have impacts on which of the following body systems?
Which of the following is a significant complication of both seasonal and pandemic influenza?
Which of the following is a significant complication of both seasonal and pandemic influenza?
What was observed in a prospective study regarding adult flu patients without cardiac complaints?
What was observed in a prospective study regarding adult flu patients without cardiac complaints?
Which rare complication has been associated with influenza A infection?
Which rare complication has been associated with influenza A infection?
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What is mainly seen in children but can also occur in adults after influenza, accompanied by symptoms of painful walking or standing?
What is mainly seen in children but can also occur in adults after influenza, accompanied by symptoms of painful walking or standing?
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How are the majority of influenza cases diagnosed according to the text?
How are the majority of influenza cases diagnosed according to the text?
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What is a common finding in high-resolution computed tomography of severe influenza cases?
What is a common finding in high-resolution computed tomography of severe influenza cases?
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What is a common symptom that patients with severe influenza may present with?
What is a common symptom that patients with severe influenza may present with?
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In severe cases, what can hypoxemia lead to, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation?
In severe cases, what can hypoxemia lead to, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation?
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During the influenza pandemic of 1968–9, what bacterium showed a threefold increase in incidence for secondary pneumonia?
During the influenza pandemic of 1968–9, what bacterium showed a threefold increase in incidence for secondary pneumonia?
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What is a common etiologic bacterium associated with secondary bacterial pneumonia after seasonal influenza?
What is a common etiologic bacterium associated with secondary bacterial pneumonia after seasonal influenza?
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How long can the improvement period last in patients with classic influenza before recurrence of symptoms may happen?
How long can the improvement period last in patients with classic influenza before recurrence of symptoms may happen?
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What is the main purpose of rapid influenza diagnostic tests?
What is the main purpose of rapid influenza diagnostic tests?
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How long does it typically take to obtain results from rapid influenza diagnostic tests?
How long does it typically take to obtain results from rapid influenza diagnostic tests?
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Which of the following statements about rapid influenza diagnostic tests is true?
Which of the following statements about rapid influenza diagnostic tests is true?
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Which factor can affect the sensitivity of rapid influenza diagnostic tests?
Which factor can affect the sensitivity of rapid influenza diagnostic tests?
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When is the sensitivity of rapid influenza diagnostic tests likely to be higher?
When is the sensitivity of rapid influenza diagnostic tests likely to be higher?
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What is the primary limitation of rapid influenza diagnostic tests mentioned in the text?
What is the primary limitation of rapid influenza diagnostic tests mentioned in the text?
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Which groups does the WHO recommend seasonal influenza vaccines for, even if they are not closely related to the predominant circulating influenza viruses each year?
Which groups does the WHO recommend seasonal influenza vaccines for, even if they are not closely related to the predominant circulating influenza viruses each year?
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Which antiviral drugs are recommended for the prevention of influenza due to their established efficacy and low rates of resistance in comparison to adamantanes?
Which antiviral drugs are recommended for the prevention of influenza due to their established efficacy and low rates of resistance in comparison to adamantanes?
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Which individuals are the effective prevention targets for oseltamivir and zanamivir according to the text?
Which individuals are the effective prevention targets for oseltamivir and zanamivir according to the text?
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What parameter should be considered when choosing a strategy of antiviral chemoprophylaxis according to the text?
What parameter should be considered when choosing a strategy of antiviral chemoprophylaxis according to the text?
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Why do some patients receive antiviral drugs instead of vaccines according to the text?
Why do some patients receive antiviral drugs instead of vaccines according to the text?
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What has not yet been compared regarding oseltamivir and zanamivir according to the text?
What has not yet been compared regarding oseltamivir and zanamivir according to the text?
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How many doses of influenza vaccine are required for children aged between 6 months and 8 years during their first season of vaccination?
How many doses of influenza vaccine are required for children aged between 6 months and 8 years during their first season of vaccination?
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What is the main factor that determines the effectiveness of influenza vaccines?
What is the main factor that determines the effectiveness of influenza vaccines?
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), what was the estimated vaccine effectiveness for the northern hemisphere 2014–15 seasonal influenza vaccine?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), what was the estimated vaccine effectiveness for the northern hemisphere 2014–15 seasonal influenza vaccine?
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What is the potential benefit of an influenza vaccine, even if it is not completely related to the predominant circulating virus?
What is the potential benefit of an influenza vaccine, even if it is not completely related to the predominant circulating virus?
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Which statement about influenza vaccines is true, according to the text?
Which statement about influenza vaccines is true, according to the text?
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What is the minimum time interval required between the two doses of influenza vaccine for children during their first season of vaccination?
What is the minimum time interval required between the two doses of influenza vaccine for children during their first season of vaccination?
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