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Infection. 2016 Jul 5. [Epub ahead of print]
Characteristics and management of patients with influenza in a German hospital during the 2014/2015 influenza season.
Hagel S1,2, Ludewig K3, Moeser A4,5, Baier M6, L?ffler B6, Schleenvoigt B4, Forstner C4,7, Pletz MW4.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to review the management of patients with influenza during the influenza season 2014/2015 (n = 197). Our study revealed a high rate of healthcare-associated influenza infection (35.5 %) and a correlation between the total number of patients with HA influenza and the number of nurses on sick leave. The results of the study underline the importance of strict hygiene management. Furthermore, widespread influenza vaccination for both high-risk patients and health care workers is recommended.
KEYWORDS:
Influenza; Isolation; Management; Nosocomial transmission; Therapy
PMID: 27380386 DOI: 10.1007/s15010-016-0920-0
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Characteristics and management of patients with influenza in a German hospital during the 2014/2015 influenza season.
Hagel S1,2, Ludewig K3, Moeser A4,5, Baier M6, L?ffler B6, Schleenvoigt B4, Forstner C4,7, Pletz MW4.
Author information
Abstract
The objective of this study was to review the management of patients with influenza during the influenza season 2014/2015 (n = 197). Our study revealed a high rate of healthcare-associated influenza infection (35.5 %) and a correlation between the total number of patients with HA influenza and the number of nurses on sick leave. The results of the study underline the importance of strict hygiene management. Furthermore, widespread influenza vaccination for both high-risk patients and health care workers is recommended.
KEYWORDS:
Influenza; Isolation; Management; Nosocomial transmission; Therapy
PMID: 27380386 DOI: 10.1007/s15010-016-0920-0
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]