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Influenza A Viral Infection

Produce an informative video that examines the pathophysiology of a specific disease or condition and presents the pharmacology used to address this.

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Added on  2023-02-01

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This presentation provides an overview of Influenza A viral infection, including its signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. It also discusses the relevance of nursing practice in reducing the spread of the virus. The presentation concludes with information about the effectiveness of Tamiflu as a treatment option.

Influenza A Viral Infection

Produce an informative video that examines the pathophysiology of a specific disease or condition and presents the pharmacology used to address this.

   Added on 2023-02-01

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INFLUENZA A VIRAL INFECTION
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Definition
Influenza A, according to the World Health Organization, is
a contagious and viral infection that affects the respiratory
system leading to fever, headache and fatigue.
The disease is caused by an RNA viruses of the family
orthomyxoviridae.
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Signs and symptoms
Fever above 38 degree Celsius
Aching muscles
Chills and sweats
Headache
Dry, persistent cough
Fatigue
Weakness
Nasal congestions
Sore throat.
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Physiology and Homeostasis
The human respiratory system is responsible for gaseous
exchange in the human body.
Flu viruses travel through the air or through drips when
someone with the infection coughs.
However, this is not the case in Influenza A infection since
the virus is attached to the epithelial cells of the airways
and as the immune system responds, there is inflammation
and secretion of mucus and that is why the patient
experience soar throat, persistent cough to clear the
mucus, fatigue and weakness.
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