[Clinical characteristics of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza and preventive/therapeutic strategies].
Majority of cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza were observed in young generation, but the severe cases were more frequently observed in elder generation in Japan during 2009-10 period. The people with certain underlying medical conditions appear to be at higher risk of severe illness, but over 60% of patients had healthy background. Signs of the influenza are seasonal-flu-like. The virus is spread from person to person, similar to seasonal influenza viruses. It is transmitted to other people by exposure to infected droplets or contaminated hands. To prevent spread, certain infection control measures should be performed. We also mentioned the treatment guidelines of IDSA, WHO and the Japanese association for infectious diseases.
Kawana
Akihiko
A
Division of Infectious Diseases and Pulmonary Medicine, National Defense Medical College.
Shinoda
Masahiro
M
Fujikura
Yuji
Y
Kawano
Syuichi
S
Kouzaki
Yuji
Y
D000367:Age Factors; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy* / Q000635:transmission; D007564:Japan / Q000453:epidemiology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D013997:Time Factors; D014944:World Health Organization