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Published 11/03/2009 by EurekAlert!


Report on H1N1 cases in California shows hospitalization can occur at all ages, with many severe

In contrast with some common perceptions regarding 2009 influenza A(H1N1) infections, an examination of cases in California indicates that hospitalization and death can occur at all ages, and about 30 percent of hospitalized cases have been severe enough to require...

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"Since April 17, 2009, when the first 2 cases of pandemic influenza A H1N1H1N1 virusvirus infection were reported in California, the virus has rapidly spread throughout the world" the authors write...
"In the first 16 weeks of the current pandemic, 2009 influenza A H1N1) appears to be notably different from seasonal influenza, with fewer hospitalizations and fatalities occurring in elderly persons. In contrast with the common perception that pandemic 2009 influenza A H1N1) infection causes only mild disease, hospitalization and death occurred at all ages, and up to 30 percent of hospitalized cases were severely ill. Most hospitalized cases had identifiable established risk factors; obesity may be a newly identified risk factor for fatal pandemic 2009 influenza A H1N1) infection and merits further study."

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