Influenza virus-related critical illness: prevention, diagnosis, treatment.

ABSTRACT: Annual seasonal influenza epidemics of variable severity result in significant morbidity and mortality in the United States (U.S.) and worldwide. In temperate climate countries, including the U.S., influenza activity peaks during the winter months. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons in the U.S. aged 6 months and older, and among those at increased risk for influenza-related complications in other parts of the world (e.g. young children, elderly). Observational studies have reported effectiveness of influenza vaccination to reduce the risks of severe disease requiring hospitalization, intensive care unit admission, and death. A diagnosis of influenza should be considered in critically ill patients admitted with complications such as exacerbation of underlying chroni

SUBMITTER: Chow EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6563376 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature