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Review
. 1994 May 21;308(6940):1341-5.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.308.6940.1341.

Influenza: diagnosis, management, and prophylaxis

M Wiselka  1
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Review

Influenza: diagnosis, management, and prophylaxis

M Wiselka. BMJ. .

Abstract

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.

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