Background. We conducted a prospective cohort study to assess the impact of antiviral
therapy on outcomes of patients hospitalized with influenza in southern Ontario, Canada …

This report updates the 2006 recommendations by CDC's Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine and antiviral agents …

Respiratory viruses are associated with severe acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) in hospitalized patients. However, exacerbations are …

Background Influenza infections have been associated with procoagulant changes. Whether
influenza infections lead to an increased risk of pulmonary embolism remains to be …

Influenza is a major respiratory pathogen, which exerts a huge human and economic toll on
society. Influenza is a vaccine preventable disease, however, the vaccine strains must be …

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are important events
in the natural history of this chronic lung disorder. These events can be caused by a large …

SYNOPSIS AND INTRODUCTION i1 Synopsis of main recommendations i1 Synopsis 1
Clinical management of adults referred to hospital i3 Synopsis 2 Clinical management of …

OBJECTIVES: Rapid influenza tests are increasingly used in surveillance systems and for
clinical care in Southeast Asia. However, the performance and utility of rapid influenza tests …

Objectives: Rapid diagnosis of influenza in hospitalised patients is important to prevent the
transmission of the infection in the hospital. This prospective observational cohort study was …

Respiratory infections are the third highest cause of death worldwide and influenza has the
highest mortality rate among lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs). Diagnosis of LRTIs …