H7n9 Influenza Case Study

Ct returned from JPS with documentation stating to be diagnosed with Type B Influenza. Ct was removed form his Bunk - 112/63 per CD and moved upstairs to a single room - 224. Ct was issued new linen, towels, washcloths, water bottles, Clorox wipes, disinfectant, a roll of toilet paper, and was instructed to stay in his room until further instructions. Due to Ct's Flu diagnosis, Ct will have to have his meal(s) delivered to his room by the scheduled FMs.

In this case study, the history of present illness and associated signs and symptoms as well as confirmation of positive exposure to influenza warrants considering antiviral therapy. Antiviral medications are clinically most beneficial when started as close to illness onset as possible. According to current guidelines published by the AAP (2016) for the current influenza season oral oseltamivir remains the antiviral drug of choice for the management of influenza infections. Benefits with the greatest effect on outcome should occur with treatment initiated within 48 hours of illness onset but is not contraindicated if initiated later in the illness. Review of the case study provides no rationale not to consider prescribing antiviral therapy. Certainly, it is well known that immunization is the most important public health measure for the prevention of influenza infection, however, antiviral drugs also may be used for prevention in high-risk patients in certain

Natalie informed members that clarification has been provided where the Prevnar 13 will be given first then Pneumo23 vaccine. This is forthcoming for the next influenza season by Alberta Health in August 2016.

Over the past decade, NCAA Men’s Basketball has gained an immense following; as a matter of fact, NCAA has reported record ratings in 5 of the past 10 Final Fours. College Basketball has gained what sports analyst over at ESPN, Stephen A. Smith has described as a “Cult Following”. Every year you see high school Phenom’s like: Ben Simmons (76ers - Pro), Jaylen Hands (UCLA – Collegiate), Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers - Pro), and Jahlil Okafor (76ers – Pro) attend these institutions; play a season of college basketball and then go straight to the Pro’s. So, why are these athletes attending college? Why spend 9 months at an institution playing for a team, all while not receiving compensation for your services; Risking injuries, and negative

Claudia is a twenty year old junior currently attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. About a week ago Claudia went to the health clinic on campus to be checked out. She has been feeling ill with flu like symptoms including headache, fever, achy all over and being tired. She also disclosed that she has been treating a yeast infection with Monistat, an over-the-counter anti-viral cream with no relief. After answering some common questions asked by the doctor, such as “are you sexually active” and “how many partners have you had,” the doctor decided Claudia should be tested for a few sexually transmitted infections in addition to being tested for the flu. Test results were negative for everything except HIV. Devastated with the news

In vitro: Out of 355 clinical isolates, 267 isolates could be included in inhibition assay against anti-neuraminidase drugs. Influenza B and A/H1N1 viruses appeared to be more sensitive to zanamivir than to oseltamivir, while A/H1N2 and A/H3N2 viruses were more sensitive to oseltamivir than to zanamivir. Out of 128 N2 carrying isolates, 10 isolates had oseltamivir

The influenza virus is “an acute respiratory tract illness, with outbreaks occuring annually that are responsible for large numbers of hospitalization and death worldwide” (Dool et al. 314-319). The influenza virus has a few common symptoms that

The last few days of summer are upon us, the leaves are beginning to change and it is once again fall in East Tennessee. While many are beginning to enjoy a relaxing break before the stresses of winter and the holidays, healthcare providers are bracing for the rush. The rush I speak of is that of doctor’s offices which are over run with those complaining of fevers, aches, and chills. Influenza season begins as early as August and can run as long as in to late March. Those affected by the virus can range from infants to the elderly, but most complications occur in those over 65, including death. According to the World Health Organization, the number of elderly persons is expected to increase from 600 million currently to over 2 billion worldwide by 2050. (WHO, 2015) Due to the rapid increase of this age group in the upcoming years, the need to prevent and establish treatment for illnesses that have the potential to be fatal in this population is a top priority. Greater risks of mortality in those over 65 who contract influenza can be attributed to several factors including: the elderly’s decline in immunity response, the inability of the elderly’s body to fully recover from infection, and finally, the long term complications of influenza among those who are already compromised.

Influenza is a contagious respiratory infection that is caused by influenza virus. Influenza is commonly called flu. Many people underestimate influenza, and think it is a mild disease. In fact, influenza is a deadly disease if it has not taken care of. For example, from 1918 to 1919 about 20million people died from influenza(1). To better understand influenza, it is important to know how it spreads, how is it prevented, and the strains it has.

One study (FLU 002) enrolled patients with influenza-like illness as outpatients who were seeking assessment. The second study (FLU 003) enrolled patients hospitalized having complications relative to influenza. Both studies were planned to cover a wide range of clinical mild to severe symptoms. Most were 18 years and older and followed-up periodically. The report included outcomes for patients with other influenza virus infection. It should be noted that both studies included the demographics, height, weight, vital signs, medical history, current health conditions and influenza vaccines.

Paula Sullivan, a seasoned nurse practitioner, discusses how influenza is an infectious disease that takes place “in temperate regions around the world” which results in approximately the death of 500,000 people “annually” worldwide; 226,000 people get hospitalized and 36,000 die from influenza annually in the United States alone (Sullivan). Most of the people who die from the influenza virus are aged 65 years or older and that is usually because other diseases are

The topic of free speech and expression continues to make the headlines. Popular topics of the day range from the legalization of gay marriage; to the practices of Planned Parenthood; and the disruptive Black Lives Matter movement. A commonality between all these movements is the media driven bias that only one view is legitimate and the other as intolerant. This view clearly forgets that the ability to offend is the very definition of free speech and expression, a gift of free will. It evolved as a result of decades of oppression and violence, and is recorded in many governing documents of the Free World. This positive evolution has achieved actual change; however, today this hard fought battle

Each year in the United States, 3000–49,000 influenza associated deaths occur, with over 90% reported among older adults aged 65 years or older. Influenza also results in an estimated 226,000 hospitalizations, with hospitalization rates among older adults increasing over the past 2 decades (Nace et al., 2015). Influenza is a highly transmissible viral illness that may lead to severe complications from underlying diseases, primary viral or secondary bacterial pneumonia and death (NCBI, 2015). Immunization is one of the most powerful and cost effective interventions against

Background & Audience Relevance: Influenza is an infection that can affect anyone around the world. Am quite sure almost everyone, if not all of us, have been infected with influenza at some point in our lives.

Steve Jobs, the inventor of the world wide known electronic brand, Apple, once said, “What is Apple, after all? Apple is about people who think ‘outside the box,’ people who want to use computers to help them change the world, to help them create things that make a difference, and not just to get a job done.” The world has come so far in so little time due to advances in technology. Dreams have become reality through technology. Changes in society are beyond noticeable from something as simple as a phone in a hand. Technology is a positive component when it comes to making opportunities available and establishing a more advanced world.