H1N1 influenza among suspected patients in Bes'at IRIAF hospital Nov and Dec 2009: A case-series
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SH Shariati rad * , K Alizadeh , S Zareiy , Y Hoseini |
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Abstract: (10946 Views) |
Background: Swine flu is a respiratory illness that occurs due to
influenza virus type A. Pandemy of this type of virus (H1N1)
occurred in March 2009 and spread in a few months. According to
the public phobia, this study was accomplished about
hospitalization & clinical symptoms.
Materials and methods: In this case-series study all patients with influenza
symptoms in Be'sat IRIAF hospital during Nov and Dec 2009 were
included. The positive cases of H1N1 were recorded.
Results: among 28 patients suspected with H1N1 influenza 18 were
men (64%) and 10 were female (36%) and five Patients (17.8%)
were infected with H1N1 influenza. Also the average of
hospitalization days was 4.2±3.
Conclusion: The results of our study indicated that the mean age of
patients was low and therefore it should be paid more attention in
young patients with H1N1 influenza symptoms. Hospitalizing
patients with suspected H1N1 influenza plays a significant role in
reducing mortality. |
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Keywords: H1N1 influenza, pandemy, oseltamivir |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/6 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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