Outcome of critically ill patients with influenza virus infection

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LI G., YILMAZ M., KOJICIC M., FERNANDEZ-PEREZ E., Wahab R., HUSKINS W. C., ...More

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY, vol.46, no.3, pp.275-278, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jcv.2009.07.015
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.275-278
  • Keywords: Influenza, Human, ICUs, Prognosis, Outcome Assessment, REQUIRING HOSPITALIZATION, PNEUMONIA, PREDICTION, MORTALITY, HEALTH, CANADA, ADULTS, H5N1
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Influenza is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, with its greatest burden on the elderly and patients with chronic co-morbidities in the intensive care unit (ICU). An accurate prognosis is essential for decision-making during pandemic as well as interpandemic periods.