Morbidity of late-season influenza during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the Northern Hemisphere, influenza season typically starts in December and lasts through March. Pregnant people are at increased risk for influenza-related morbidity and mortality. Potentially, new viral strains or reduced provider suspicion leading to delayed diagnosis of late-season influenza could result in an increased risk of severe infection.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the incidence and morbidity associated with late-season influenza in pregnancy, compared with influenza in other seasons.

Study design

This was a retrospective cohort study using the 2007-2018 National Inpatient Sample. Pregnant patients with discharge diagnosis codes consistent with influenza infection were compared on the basis of hospital admission quarter (quarter 1: Oc

SUBMITTER: Darling AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8899770 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature