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