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A comparison between the presentation of confirmed influenza AH1N12009 virus infection and influenza-like illness among children admitted at Queen Alia Military Hospital
Joint Authors
Abu Salih, Usamah
Rimawi, Hanadi
Shamun, Hiyam
Dasuqi, Hayfa
Qwar, Muna
al-Nadir, Muhammad
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2013), pp.80-86, 7 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2013-03-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objectives : to describe the clinical characteristics of children who were hospitalized with respiratory infections during the year 2009 at Queen Alia Military Hospital in Amman and to compare features of confirmed influenza A/H1N1/ 2009 virus infections with features of Influenza-like illness. Methods : hospitalized children under the age of 14 years with respiratory infections during the year 2009, with influenza A / H1N1 / virus infection were studied.
All were tested with Real Time-Polymerase-Chain-Reaction (RT-PCR) assay for Influenza A / H1N1/ 2009 virus and chest radiography was done on admission.
All were treated with Oseltamivir on admission till the laboratory results were available. Results : during the study period, there were 77 admissions with respiratory infection.
Only one death occurred.
Forty-four (57 %) were males, 44 had positive RT-PCR for influenza A/H1N1 / 2009 virus and 33(43%) tested negative and were considered, to have influenza-like illness.
Comparing patients, who had confirmed influenza A/H1N1/2009, to those with influenza-like illness, revealed that the mean age was 51 months versus 42 months.
Underlying medical conditions were present in 70 % versus 48 % (p < 0.001).
Chest radiographic findings were consistent with pneumonia in 100 % versus 27 % (p < 0.001).
All patients had fever on admission.
Dyspnoea was observed in 57 % versus 33 % (p < 0.005).
Cough was seen in 91 % versus 89 % (p > 0.05).
Vomiting affected 25% versus 18% (p > 0.05).
Diarrhea occurred in 34 % versus 21 % (p > 0.05).
Three patients had hematuria and one had croup, all were in the positively tested group.
The patient that died had neurological disability and was tested positive for the infection. Conclusion : Influenza A / H1N1/ 2009 caused significant illness requiring hospitalization.
When compared to patients with influenza-like illness, patients with influenza A / H1N1 / 2009 infections, were older, significantly more patients had dyspnoea, radiologically confirmed pneumonia and an underlying medical condition.
Gastrointestinal symptoms were more common in patients with confirmed influenza A / H1N1 / 2009 infection, but the difference was not statistically significant.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Salih, Usamah& Rimawi, Hanadi& Shamun, Hiyam& al-Nadir, Muhammad& Dasuqi, Hayfa& Qwar, Muna. 2013. A comparison between the presentation of confirmed influenza AH1N12009 virus infection and influenza-like illness among children admitted at Queen Alia Military Hospital. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.80-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-317875
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Salih, Usamah…[et al.]. A comparison between the presentation of confirmed influenza AH1N12009 virus infection and influenza-like illness among children admitted at Queen Alia Military Hospital. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 20, no. 1 (Mar. 2013), pp.80-86.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Salih, Usamah& Rimawi, Hanadi& Shamun, Hiyam& al-Nadir, Muhammad& Dasuqi, Hayfa& Qwar, Muna. A comparison between the presentation of confirmed influenza AH1N12009 virus infection and influenza-like illness among children admitted at Queen Alia Military Hospital. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2013. Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.80-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-317875
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 85-86
Record ID
BIM-317875