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1.A 65 year old male presents to the Emergency Department in winter with a one day history of fever, malaise, cough, and body aches. Seasonal influenza is prevalent in the community. The patient has a history of ischemic coronary artery disease and is status post cardiac bypass surgery two months prior. He has not received an influenza vaccine this year. The patient is a city dweller without a history of exposure to birds or farm animals. Recent travel history is negative, as might be expected with his recent health problems.
True statements about this patient's current illness include:
A . He likely is suffering from a typical
human strain of influenza A.
B . He is at high risk for avian influenza.
C . He is at high risk for complications of
influenza A.
D . He might benefit from oral amantadine
or rimantidine.
E . All except B are correct.
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