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Published in: Infection 5/2016

01-10-2016 | Brief Report

Characteristics and management of patients with influenza in a German hospital during the 2014/2015 influenza season

Authors: Stefan Hagel, Katrin Ludewig, Anne Moeser, Michael Baier, Bettina Löffler, Benjamin Schleenvoigt, Christina Forstner, Mathias W. Pletz

Published in: Infection | Issue 5/2016

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to review the management of patients with influenza during the influenza season 2014/2015 (n = 197). Our study revealed a high rate of healthcare-associated influenza infection (35.5 %) and a correlation between the total number of patients with HA influenza and the number of nurses on sick leave. The results of the study underline the importance of strict hygiene management. Furthermore, widespread influenza vaccination for both high-risk patients and health care workers is recommended.
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Metadata
Title
Characteristics and management of patients with influenza in a German hospital during the 2014/2015 influenza season
Authors
Stefan Hagel
Katrin Ludewig
Anne Moeser
Michael Baier
Bettina Löffler
Benjamin Schleenvoigt
Christina Forstner
Mathias W. Pletz
Publication date
01-10-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Infection / Issue 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Electronic ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-016-0920-0

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