Mortality from pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Iran
Joint Authors
Lankarani, K. B.
Guya, M. M.
Nabavi, M.
Surush, M.
Haghdust, A. A.
Ghalihi, S.
Himmati, P.
Dadras, M. Nasr
Fallahzadah, M. K.
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 13, Issue 10 (31 Oct. 2011), pp.698-701, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-10-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Due to worldwide spread of influenza A (H1N1) virus, the World Health Organization declared the first pandemic of influenza in four decades.
This study aims to report the mortality from pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Iran population and its epidemiologic and clinical characteristics up to December 21, 2009.
Methods : The data were obtained from all provinces and reported to center for disease control of Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) of Iran through nationwide surveillance system for influenza A (H1N1) was implemented by MOHME since April 2009.
Results : Of 3672 confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) in Iran between 22 May and 21 December 2009, 140 (3.8 %) deaths were reported, mostly in 15-65 year old (yo) age group (67 %).
The highest admission mortality rate was in > 65 yo group (107 deaths / 1000 hospitalized cases).
Of decedent patients, 54 % had no long term condition or risk factor, 34 % had one, 11 % had two, and 1 % had three.
Diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, chronic respiratory diseases and hypertension were the most common underlying conditions.
The most common clinical pictures of death were acute respiratory distress syndrome and viral pneumonia.
Although 66 % of decedent patients received oseltamivir, enough information was not available about time of onset of antiviral therapy.
Conclusion : As death due to influenza A (H1N1) occurs in all age groups and in those with and without any predisposing factors, we recommend health policy makers to provide influenza vaccination for people with underlying conditions and respiratory hygiene for all people.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Guya, M. M.& Nabavi, M.& Surush, M.& Haghdust, A. A.& Ghalihi, S.& Himmati, P.…[et al.]. 2011. Mortality from pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 13, no. 10, pp.698-701.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Guya, M. M.…[et al.]. Mortality from pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 13, no. 10 (Oct. 2011), pp.698-701.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Guya, M. M.& Nabavi, M.& Surush, M.& Haghdust, A. A.& Ghalihi, S.& Himmati, P.…[et al.]. Mortality from pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2011. Vol. 13, no. 10, pp.698-701.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 701
Record ID
BIM-323478