Clinical Burden of Pediatric Influenza A and B in Malaysia: Outcomes and Resource Utilization in A Tropical Setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influenza is a leading cause of pediatric respiratory illness globally, yet comparative data on influenza A and B in tropical regions remain scarce. This study aimed to compare clinical features, healthcare utilization, and outcomes in children hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza A and B.

Materials and methods

We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study of children aged ≤12 years hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza at a tertiary referral centre from May 2022 to December 2023. Influenza diagnosis was established using antigen-based detection via direct fluorescent antibody testing. Demographics, clinical features, laboratory results, interventions received, and patient outcomes were analyzed.

Results

Among 177 hospitalized ch

SUBMITTER: Mohan VAC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511758 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature