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  • Title: [Hospitalization due to influenza in children in Santiago, Chile, 2001-2005].
    Author: Vega-Briceño LE, Platzer M L, Oyarzún A MA, Abarca V K, Pulgar B D, Sánchez D I.
    Journal: Rev Chilena Infectol; 2008 Aug; 25(4):262-7. PubMed ID: 18769772.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Influenza cause high hospitalization rates and complications in children. OBJECTIVE: To describe clinical and epidemiological characteristics of influenza infection in hospitalized children. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In Universidad Católica Hospital, all hospitalizations due to influenza in children aged 15 days to 14 years, occurring between January 2001 and December 2005 were reviewed. RESULTS: Of a total of 3570 admissions associated with a respiratory illness, 124 (3.5%) were due to influenza, of which 75% presented between the months of April and June. Median age was 20.5 months (60% younger than 2 years) and 24% had an underlying risk factor. Most common symptoms were fever (94%) and dry cough (61%) and 75% of the children required oxygen. The most frequent complication was pneumonia (53%). The mean duration of hospitalization and oxygen use were 4.4 and 2.5 days respectively. Fifty two children (49.1%) received an antibiotic and nine children were admitted to intensive care unit. No deaths were recorded. CONCLUSION: Influenza virus cause serious complications and affects mostly healthy children younger than 2 years.
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