Clinical experience of 78 cases of severe influenza A H1N1 / 中国医师进修杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate clinical features and treatment experience of severe cases of influenza A H 1N 1.Methods A retrospective analysis of 78 severe cases of influenza A H1N1 admitted in Beijing You'an Hospital from June 2009 to January 2010 were performed.Clinical manifestations,laboratory tests and imaging characteristics were summarized and discussed.Results The mean value of incubation period of severe cases was 2.1 days (range 1-7 days).The main clinical manifestations were fever,red throat and cough,mostly complicated with pneumonia.The mortality is higher in the elders and patients with underlying diseases.Chest X-ray showed unilateral or bilateral patchy shadows in lungs.Conclusion Severe influenza A H1N1 is a dangerous illness with high mortality.Close attention should be paied to the elder and patients with underlying diseases.It is important to take antiviral treatment in time.