Abstract | BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Data on hospitalized novel influenza A (H1N1) infected children are limited and urgently in demand. We conducted a clinical study to identify clinical features and risk factors associated with severe novel H1N1 infections of children in Taiwan. METHODS: From July 24, 2009 to December 4, 2009, data from 61 hospitalized children infected with 2009 novel H1N1 were collected. Demographics, underlying medical conditions, clinical data, receipt of antiviral therapy, need for intensive care and outcome were analyzed to identify clinical features and risk factors of severe infections. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Wei-Hua Chen, Chun-Yi Lu, Pei-Lan Shao, Ping-Ing Lee, Chuan-Liang Kao, Ming-Yi Chung, Luan-Yin Chang, Li-Min Huang |
Journal | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
(J Formos Med Assoc)
Vol. 111
Issue 8
Pg. 421-6
(Aug 2012)
ISSN: 0929-6646 [Print] Singapore |
PMID | 22939659
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier B.V. |
Chemical References |
- Antiviral Agents
- Oseltamivir
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Antiviral Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Critical Care
(statistics & numerical data)
- Female
- Hospitalization
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
- Influenza, Human
(diagnosis, etiology, mortality, therapy)
- Male
- Oseltamivir
(therapeutic use)
- Risk Factors
- Severity of Illness Index
- Taiwan
- Treatment Outcome
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