Abstract
Analysis of a US hospitalization database demonstrated that more influenza patients were hospitalized and the age distribution of hospitalizations was younger during the 2009 (H1N1) influenza A pandemic compared with the three previous influenza seasons. The duration of hospital stay remained stable in all four seasons. A higher proportion of patients was treated with antivirals (P < 0·0001), comprised almost entirely of neuraminidase inhibitors, and the proportion was highest in those with influenza confirmed by diagnostic testing (P < 0·0001). Approximately one-third remained untreated. Young children had the lowest rate of neuraminidase-inhibitor treatment during the 2009 pandemic (P < 0·05).
Original language | English |
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Journal | Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 305-308 |
ISSN | 1750-2640 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |