Distinguishing characteristics between pandemic 2009-2010 influenza A (H1N1) and other viruses in patients hospitalized with respiratory illness.

BACKGROUND: Differences in clinical presentation and outcomes among patients infected with pandemic 2009 influenza A H1N1 (pH1N1) compared to other respiratory viruses have not been fully elucidated. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A retrospective study was performed of all hospitalized patients at...

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Main Authors: Philip A Chan, Leonard A Mermel, Sarah B Andrea, Russell McCulloh, John P Mills, Ignacio Echenique, Emily Leveen, Natasha Rybak, Cheston Cunha, Jason T Machan, Terrance T Healey, Kimberle C Chapin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3174965?pdf=render