A national survey of severe influenza-associated complications among children and adults, 2003-2004.
This report summarizes findings of a national survey conducted among infectious diseases consultants to assess complications associated with influenza during the 2003-2004 influenza season. The survey identified severe complications, including secondary infection with Staphylococcus aureus and deaths among children and adults, as well as perceived shortages in rapid diagnostic tests and influenza vaccine.
Podewils
Laura Jean
LJ
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.
Liedtke
Laura A
LA
McDonald
L Clifford
LC
Hageman
Jeffrey C
JC
Strausbaugh
Larry J
LJ
Fischer
Thea K
TK
Jernigan
Daniel B
DB
Uyeki
Timothy M
TM
Kuehnert
Matthew J
MJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D007252:Influenza Vaccines