Prospective evaluation of 2009 H1N1 influenza A in patients admitted with fever to an oncology unit

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011 Aug;32(8):815-7. doi: 10.1086/661105.

Abstract

We prospectively evaluated all oncology inpatients for 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. All patients recovered completely. Evaluating all oncology patients with fever for influenza involved overtreatment of influenza-negative patients and involved a significant infection control burden. However, early antiviral intervention could have contributed to a favorable outcome.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Fever / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza, Human / complications
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
  • Influenza, Human / drug therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms / complications*
  • Oncology Service, Hospital
  • Oseltamivir / therapeutic use
  • Prospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Oseltamivir