Severe novel influenza A (H1N1) infection in cancer patients

Severe novel influenza A (H1N1) infection in cancer patients

BACKGROUND The natural history and consequences of severe H1N1 influenza infection among cancer patients are not yet fully characterized. We describe eight cases of H1N1 infection in cancer patients admitted to the intensive care unit of a referral cancer center. PATIENTS AND METHODS Clinical data from all patients admitted with acute respiratory failure due to novel viral H1N1 infection were...

imaging findings in patients with h1n1 influenza a infection

Skin rash in novel H7N9 influenza infection: a concern

Clinical Predictors of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Korea

PURPOSE Pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus has spread rapidly and prompt diagnosis is needed for successful treatment and prevention of transmission. We investigated clinical predictors, validated the use of previous criteria with laboratory tests, and evaluated the clinical criteria for H1N1 infection in the Korean population. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analyzed clinical and laboratory evaluati...

Convalescent plasma treatment reduced mortality in patients with severe pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus infection.

BACKGROUND Experience from treating patients with Spanish influenza and influenza A(H5N1) suggested that convalescent plasma therapy might be beneficial. However, its efficacy in patients with severe pandemic influenza A(H1N1) 2009 virus (H1N1 2009) infection remained unknown. METHODS During the period from 1 September 2009 through 30 June 2010, we conducted a prospective cohort study by recr...