latent, dormant, quiescent, potential mean not now showing signs of activity or existence. latent applies to a power or quality that has not yet come forth but may emerge and develop. dormant suggests the inactivity of something (as a feeling or power) as though sleeping.
However, H1N1 can progress quickly, so it is uncertain if knowing the patient had influenza would have prevented their rapid progression. Vasopressors can cause tissue ischemia if used in high doses, and I have seen necrosis of digits due to vasopressors. That being said, I have never seen limb amputations due to vasopressor use, but it could happen.
Desmopressin is used in several different conditions. It is a vasopressin analogue, which means that it is similar to a naturally occurring hormone called vasopressin. Vasopressin is also called antidiuretic hormone (ADH). ADH has an effect on your kidneys. It causes your kidneys to pass out less water in your urine, so your urine becomes more concentrated.