title: Prevention and drug treatment of influenza.
abstract: Influenza remains a significant cause of morbidity, mortality and loss of productivity. Type A influenza is more common than Type B in all age groups. Influenza B outbreaks chiefly affect children. During a known outbreak, the clinical picture is generally sufficient to make the diagnosis. Early immunization, with antigens fitting the circulating strains, is the prophylactic method of choice. For Type A strains, there are specific indications for use of amantadine prophylaxis. Amantadine is also effective as specific therapy for Type A influenza after symptoms occur.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000547:Amantadine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D000547:Amantadine