Influenza viruses are highly contagious and can cause seasonal epidemics. Cases of influenza have been climbing, particularly in the South, Southeast, West Coast, and Central regions. According to weekly influenza surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from December 23, 2023, seasonal influenza activity was elevated and on the rise across most of the United States. The CDC also estimated that by the 51st week of 2023, at least 7.1 million illnesses, 73,000 hospitalizations, and 4,500 deaths occurred from influenza in the United States. As rates of seasonal influenza fluctuate, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) rates remain significant, making updated clinical knowledge about influenza even more important.
Refresh your knowledge on key aspects of influenza, including best practices for diagnosis, prevention, and management, with this quick quiz.
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Cite this: Michael Stuart Bronze. Fast Five Quiz: Influenza Review - Medscape - Jan 19, 2024.
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