Influenza: diagnosis, management, and prophylaxis.
Influenza causes enormous morbidity, death, and economic loss. Annual vaccination is strongly recommended for groups at high risk. Amantadine is effective treatment for and prophylaxis against influenza A during epidemics. New developments include rapid laboratory diagnosis, live attenuated vaccines, and antiviral drugs.
Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D007252:Influenza Vaccines