Influenza A Virus Infection
Influenza A virus infection, commonly called the flu, is a viral illness that causes fever, chills, coughing and a sore throat. Influenza A is one of the types that circulate in people.
Key points
- The flu can be serious for some people, but an otherwise fit and healthy person usually recovers without needing medical care.
- Yearly vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza A virus infection.
Common questions about influenza A virus infection
Which medicines are listed for influenza A virus infection?
The listed product is Tamiflu, which contains oseltamivir in 75mg capsules. Oseltamivir is an antiviral medicine that stops the flu virus from spreading to new cells in the body.
What kind of medicine is oseltamivir?
Oseltamivir belongs to a class of medicines called antivirals. It works against influenza A and influenza B viruses by blocking the enzyme the virus needs to release itself from infected cells and spread further.