Respiratory Viruses - Reitzer Healthcare (Pty) Ltd

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1. According to the presentation, which of the following best describes recent respiratory virus trends?

Respiratory viruses have largely disappeared outside winter Only influenza continues to circulate significantly Some respiratory viruses show summer peaks and lingering circulation Respiratory viruses are restricted mainly to children

2. The presentation compares influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV over which period?

2015–2020 2018–2025 2020–2024 2022–2026

3. Which pattern is highlighted in the presentation regarding influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV following the COVID-19 period?

Increased co-detection Complete elimination of RSV Post-COVID patterns with low co-detection Exclusive circulation of SARS-CoV-2

4. The influenza transmission data presented for outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI) were derived from:

Private GP surveillance International airport surveillance School-based surveillance Nursing-home surveillance

5. Which influenza strain/subclade is specifically highlighted in the presentation as having immune-escape characteristics?

Influenza B/Yamagata Influenza A (H1N1) Influenza A (H3N2) – Subclade K SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

6. According to the presentation, what is an important characteristic of Influenza A (H3N2) Subclade K?

It is completely resistant to vaccination It has a higher hospitalisation risk but remains vaccine responsive It only affects children It has replaced all other influenza strains

7. The WHO influenza vaccine recommendations discussed in the presentation relate specifically to which hemisphere and year?

Northern Hemisphere 2025 Southern Hemisphere 2025 Northern Hemisphere 2026 Southern Hemisphere 2026

8. Which influenza B lineage is noted as not being included in the Southern Hemisphere 2026 vaccine recommendations discussed?

B/Victoria B/Yamagata A/H1N1 A/H3N2

9. Which populations are specifically highlighted in the presentation in relation to RSV vaccination recommendations?

Infants and school-aged children only Adolescents and healthcare workers Pregnant women and older adults Healthy adults aged 18–30 years

10. According to the presentation, Shingrix vaccination is associated with prevention of:

Influenza and RSV Chickenpox and influenza Zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) SARS-CoV-2 and shingles

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