Question 1

my ms treatment ocrevus kills off my cd20 positive b lymphocytes. im so worried about getting sick. i have a nagging flu symptoms for a week +?

Accepted Answer

Can be a cause  but!: There can also be other causes. It is best to discuss with your  physician.

This is a great drug and it can control your  MS but you need  guidance to take it safely. It is an immunosupressent  and infection can be a risk.

We used the same drug in studies  for Rheumatoid Arthritis and it did great but we  do not have  it availble for RA unfortunately

Question 2

is covid-19 worse than spanish flu?

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Likely not.:  Spanish Flu was estimated to have about a 2% mortality rate. COVID 19 has effected different races and areas of the world  variably. A recent estimate by the World Health Organization was that it has about a 3 to 4% death rate. Science has improved signficantly since 1918 and there are many methods of containment being employed &amp; a lot of research for treatment. Time will ultimately tell.

Question 3

is the coronavirus a catastrophe on the scale of the spanish flu?

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Not yet but:  we have some advantages. First, we now have great antibiotics to treat people with secondary bacterial infections. Science has really advanced regarding treatment for people going into respiratory or other types of organ failure. We know understand the function of hygiene with reducing disease.  The whole world is now working on vaccines &amp; treatment.

Question 4

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i have developed flu symptoms and would like to know if its necessary to go for covid-19 testing?

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Maybe: Those in most need of testing are short of breath or have painful breathing on minor exertion as these are likely to need hospital care. For others it is a local/situational issue. How active is the virus in your community? Would you be at risk or exposure at a testing site ? I would  contact the local health department for guidance.

Question 5

how did people survive the spanish flu?

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Spanish Flu: The spanish flu is the name given to an influenza pandemic that occurred in 1918 in which 25 million people died within the first 25 weeks. It is spread in the same manner that influenza is spread today.Some avoided the virus. Others hydrated and rested. There were no flu shots or antiviral medications at that time.

Question 6

what's the definition of spanish flu and why does it spread?

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Influenza.: The spanish flu is the name given to an influenza pandemic that occurred in 1918 in which 25 million people died within the first 25 weeks. It is spread in the same manner that influenza is spread today.

Question 7

is the coronavirus the worst pandemic since the spanish flu?

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Most likely: The HIV crisis has been a major problem but COVID 19 is much more contagious and can lead to death much more quickly than AIDs.

Question 8

are we are at risk of a pandemic at the scale of the spanish flu striking the usa in the next few months with the coronavirus?

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Pandemic:  A pandemic has hit. However, it may not have the same effect as the Spanish Flu did. We now have antibiotics to treat secondary bacterial infections. We have marked advances with medication (not to kill virus) but to treat accompanying conditions.  We have excellent sanitizers. I am not sure how strict social distancing was in 1918 but countries that have done this well, have controlled the infec

Question 9

what are common flu symptoms?

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Several symptoms : Most people with flu will have upper respiratory congestion, fever, body aches, cough, &amp; decreased appetite, possibly headache &amp; fatigue as well. It frequently hits a person suddenly  when it begins, rather than gradually

Question 10

what is done for flu symptoms?

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Symptomatic treatmen: The treatment depends on the presenting symptoms. Body achiness is best treated with tylenol (acetaminophen) or similar agents.  This would also help with any fevers. Hydration is also improtant to help alleviate symptoms. Respiratory symptoms are usually also treated symptomatically with anti histamines to dry that "runny nose" cough medicines to suppress cough etc.

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My ms treatment ocrevus kills off my cd20 positive b lymphocytes. im so worried about getting sick. i have a nagging flu symptoms for a week +?

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Is covid-19 worse than spanish flu?

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