Oseltamivir Treatment for Influenza During the Flu Season of 2018-2019: A Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oseltamivir resistance in influenza virus (IFV) has been of widespread concern. An increase in the frequency of viruses with reduced inhibition was observed. Whether oseltamivir is effective is uncertain. We conducted this study to understand the real-world situation in northern China and the clinical efficacy for patients with IFV infection after the use of oseltamivir.

Methods

The longitudinal study was performed on influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in a tertiary general hospital in Beijing, China during the flu season of 2018-2019. All ILI cases (≥18 years) were recruited into the study. We analyzed the effect of the oseltamivir therapy on the number of clinic visits, hospitalization frequency, and the duration of fever and cough.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Li XG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9127596 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature