Avian Influenza H5N1 Screening of Intensive Care Unit Patients with Community-acquired Pneumonia
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- 1 November 2006
- journal article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 12 (11) , 1766-1769
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1211.060443
Abstract
From 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.Keywords
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