Taking blood and respiratory samples to be examined for avian influenza (H5N1). The result would be positive on the occurrence of one (at least) of the following results:
Remedial Action:I) Towards the Patient: Treatment could be conducted by treating the major symptoms, which are: pneumonia, fever, and secondary inflammations.
Therapeutic Doses: A) Adults: tablets, 75mg, twice a day, for 5 days.
B) Children:
II) Towards those in Contact with Patients:
III) Towards the Health Workers in Contact with Patients:
Instructions on Tamiflu Doses:A) Patients with Renal Disorders:
B) Patients with impairment of liver function:No dose variations, either in case of treatment of prevention.C) Elderly patients:No dose variations, either in case of treatment of prevention.D) Children: The safety and efficiency of the drug is not yet verified for children under 1 year old.
E) Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
The preventive measures are intended to reduce the infection sources in poultry farms, and prevent the infection transmission to other farms, and to humans accordingly. In this spirit, the following precautionary measures are highly recommended:
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