21 research outputs found
Atypical Avian Influenza (H5N1)
Get PDFWe report the first case of avian influenza in a patient with fever and diarrhea but no respiratory symptoms. Avian influenza should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients with predominantly gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly if they have a history of exposure to poultry
Apoptosis and Pathogenesis of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Humans
Get PDFApoptosis may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of pneumonia and lymphopenia caused by this virus in humans
Outbreaks of Influenza A Among Nonvaccinated Healthcare Workers: Implications for Resource-Limited Settings
No full textRisk Factors for and Outcomes of Healthcare-Associated Infection Due to Extended-Spectrum β
No full textPredictors of Mortality Among Patients With Community-Onset Infection Due to Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli
No full textAvian Influenza H5N1 Screening of Intensive Care Unit Patients with Community-acquired Pneumonia
Get PDFFrom February 1, 2005, to January 31, 2006, we screened 115 adults for avian influenza (H5N1) and influenza A if admitted to an intensive care unit with pneumonia. Using reverse transcription-PCR, viral culture, and serologic testing for anti-H5 antibody, we identified 8 (7%) patients with influenza A (H3N2); none had H5N1. Estimated costs for H5N1 screening were $7,375
