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Influenza A: Diagnosis, Antiviral Window, and Transmission Timeline

Influenza A: Diagnosis, Antiviral Window, and Transmission Timeline

Influenza A: Tamiflu only works within 48 hours of symptom onset. Contagious 1 day before symptoms through 5-7 days after, peaking in first 3 days. Recovery takes 5-10 days.

Diagnosis: The Fluorecare 4-in-1 antigen test detects COVID-19, Influenza A, Influenza B, and RSV simultaneously via a single nasal swab. Antiviral treatment: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) must be started within 48 hours of symptom onset to be effective. After this window, treatment is supportive care only (rest, fluids, fever management). Recovery timeline: Typically 5-10 days from onset of symptoms. Influenza A vs common cold: Influenza has sudden onset with systemic symptoms (fever, body aches, fatigue, headache) and lasts 1-2 weeks. A cold develops gradually with primarily upper respiratory symptoms. Transmission window: A person is contagious starting 1 day BEFORE symptoms appear through 5-7 days after onset. Peak contagiousness occurs in the first 3 days of symptoms.

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