2009 Pandemic influenza H1N1: paediatric perspectives.
- Author:
Hao Yuan LEE
1
;
Chang Teng WU
;
Tzou Yien LIN
;
Cheng Hsun CHIU
Author Information
1. Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Chronic Disease;
Comorbidity;
Humans;
Immunocompromised Host;
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype;
Influenza, Human;
epidemiology;
mortality;
Nervous System Diseases;
Obesity;
Pediatrics;
Respiratory System;
physiopathology;
Risk Factors
- From:Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
2010;39(4):333-333
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Children, especially those younger than 5 years of age and those with chronic medical conditions, such as respiratory diseases, neurological diseases, immunosuppression, receiving longterm aspirin therapy, obesity or co-infection with bacteria, are at an increased risk of pandemic H1N1 infection-related complications. This paper reviews the underlying medical conditions associated with death or complications of pandemic H1N1 infection in children.
