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(J10.8) Influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified
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351 791 in individuals diagnosis influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified confirmed
33 707 deaths with diagnosis influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified
10% mortality rate associated with the disease influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified
Diagnosis influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified is diagnosed Men are 3.20% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified
20 454 (11.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified
13 253 (7.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified - what does this mean
Seasonal influenza is caused by infection with one of several influenza viruses. these viruses can be spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, and they can also be spread through contact with objects and surfaces contaminated with the virus. symptoms of seasonal influenza include fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, runny nose, and fatigue. in some cases, other manifestations such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur.
What happens during the disease - influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified
Influenza is caused by an infection of the respiratory tract with a seasonal influenza virus. the virus enters the body through the mucous membranes of the nose and throat and can spread to the lungs. the virus replicates in the cells of the respiratory tract, causing inflammation and damage to the tissues. this leads to the symptoms of the disease, such as fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. in some cases, the virus can also cause more serious complications, such as pneumonia and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to assess symptoms
- Blood work to test for antibodies
- Nasal swab/throat swab to test for virus
- Chest X-ray to look for lung inflammation
- Sputum culture to look for bacterial infection
- Stool sample to test for bacterial infection
- Urine test to check for infection
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness.
- Prescribe antiviral medication to reduce the severity and duration of symptoms.
- Encourage the patient to rest and drink plenty of fluids.
- Advise the patient to avoid contact with other people, if possible.
- Prescribe pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) to reduce fever and body aches.
- Prescribe a cough suppressant or expectorant, depending on the type of cough.
- Prescribe a decongestant to reduce nasal congestion.
- Advise the patient to cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing.
- Advise the patient to wash their hands frequently.
- Advise the patient to avoid smoking or secondhand smoke.
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Influenza with other manifestations, seasonal influenza virus identified - Prevention
To prevent seasonal influenza, it is important to practice good hygiene habits such as washing hands regularly, avoiding close contact with those who are ill, and getting the flu vaccine each year. it is also important to avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as much as possible, as this is one of the main ways the virus is spread.