Characteristics and management of patients with influenza in a German hospital during the 2014/2015 influenza season

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Infection. 2016 Jul 5. [Epub ahead of print]
[h=1]Characteristics and management of patients with influenza in a German hospital during the 2014/2015 influenza season.[/h] Hagel S[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]2[/SUP], Ludewig K[SUP]3[/SUP], Moeser A[SUP]4,[/SUP][SUP]5[/SUP], Baier M[SUP]6[/SUP], L?ffler B[SUP]6[/SUP], Schleenvoigt B[SUP]4[/SUP], Forstner C[SUP]4,[/SUP][SUP]7[/SUP], Pletz MW[SUP]4[/SUP].
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[h=3]Abstract[/h] 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.


[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] Influenza; Isolation; Management; Nosocomial transmission; Therapy

PMID: 27380386 DOI: 10.1007/s15010-016-0920-0
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