Background Seasonal influenza A generally causes a yearly epidemic with variable
prevalence based on vaccine efficacy and antigenic drift. Antigenic drift occurs in seasonal …

Influenza, a common, highly contagious, acute, febrile respiratory disease, is caused by
influenza virus, which circulates globally. Influenza virus causes annual outbreaks, with or …

Acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a major worldwide health problem,
particularly in childhood. About 30–50% of acute LRTIs are viral in origin with influenza A …

Objectives Two surges in influenza-like illness (ILI) visits to Children's Medical Center
Emergency Departments, Dallas and Legacy, occurred in late spring (wave 1) and late …

Influenza is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality, accounting for close to
1,000,000 global hospitalizations in children younger than 5 years each year.(1) Influenza …

Respiratory tract infections are among the most frequent diseases in early life. Many viruses
are known to be associated with symptomatic respiratory tract infections, the most common …

This comprehensive update of the epidemiology, transmission, manifestations, treatment,
and prevention of influenza virus infection in children reviews important aspects of this …

Influenza viruses: update on epidemiology, clinical features... : Current Opinion in Pulmonary
Medicine Influenza viruses: update on epidemiology, clinical features, treatment and vaccination …

Viral respiratory tract infections (VRTIs) are some of the most common infections worldwide,
and represent a major public health concern. Noninfluenza respiratory viruses cause …

Influenza is a globally important respiratory pathogen, which causes nearly annual
epidemics and occasional pandemics. Although influenza viruses can cause disease …