Long-term shedding of influenza A virus in stool of immunocompromised child

In immunocompromised patients, influenza infection may progress to prolonged viral shedding from the respiratory tract despite antiviral therapy. We describe chronic influenza A virus infection in an immunocompromised child who had prolonged shedding of culturable influenza virus in stool.

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases 2010-07, Vol.16 (7), p.1165-1167
Main Authors: Pinsky, Benjamin A, Mix, Samantha, Rowe, Judy, Ikemoto, Sheryl, Baron, Ellen J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child, Preschool
Dispatch
Feces - virology
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
immunocompromised patient
infection
influenza A
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype - isolation & purification
Male
pandemics
United States
Virus Shedding
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Summary:In immunocompromised patients, influenza infection may progress to prolonged viral shedding from the respiratory tract despite antiviral therapy. We describe chronic influenza A virus infection in an immunocompromised child who had prolonged shedding of culturable influenza virus in stool.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid1607.091248