The burden of human influenza in Malaysia
- Author:
Jamal I-Ching Sam
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Influenza;
respiratory tract infections;
burden of illness
- MeSH:
Influenza, Human
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2015;70(3):127-130
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Seasonal and pandemic influenza causes considerable
morbidity and mortality globally, but the burden of disease is
understudied and underreported in developing countries
such as Malaysia. Before considering the cost-effectiveness
of introducing interventions such as vaccines to control
influenza, it is imperative to determine clinical and
socioeconomic impact of the disease. This review
summarises the main available literature on human
influenza in Malaysia, the possible reasons for the lack of
study and awareness of influenza, and important knowledge
gaps for future study.
- Full text:P020150904380931683641.pdf
