Characteristics and management of patients with influenza in a German hospital during the 2014/2015 influenza season

The objective of this study was to review the management of patients with influenza during the influenza season 2014/2015 ( n  = 197). Our study revealed a high rate of healthcare-associated influenza infection (35.5 %) and a correlation between the total number of patients with HA influenza and the...

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Published in:Infection 2016-10, Vol.44 (5), p.667-672
Main Authors: Hagel, Stefan, Ludewig, Katrin, Moeser, Anne, Baier, Michael, Löffler, Bettina, Schleenvoigt, Benjamin, Forstner, Christina, Pletz, Mathias W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Brief Report
Cross Infection - epidemiology
Cross Infection - therapy
Cross Infection - transmission
Cross Infection - virology
Disease Management
Family Medicine
Female
General Practice
Germany - epidemiology
Health care
Health Personnel - statistics & numerical data
Hospitals
Humans
Infectious Diseases
Influenza, Human - epidemiology
Influenza, Human - therapy
Influenza, Human - transmission
Influenza, Human - virology
Internal Medicine
Male
Medical personnel
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Seasons
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Summary:The objective of this study was to review the management of patients with influenza during the influenza season 2014/2015 ( n  = 197). Our study revealed a high rate of healthcare-associated influenza infection (35.5 %) and a correlation between the total number of patients with HA influenza and the number of nurses on sick leave. The results of the study underline the importance of strict hygiene management. Furthermore, widespread influenza vaccination for both high-risk patients and health care workers is recommended.
ISSN:0300-8126
1439-0973
DOI:10.1007/s15010-016-0920-0