Research Article I Volume 2 I Issue 2 I 2016
Epidemiological and Clinical Assessment of Influenza-Like Illness Patients at Gandhi Hospital from 2009 to 2012
Muttineni Radha Krishna, Trilok Chander Bingi
The American Journal of Science and Medical Research
DOI:DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14075433.
Abstract:
This study investigates the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of influenza-like illness (ILI) patients at Gandhi Hospital from 2009 to 2012, a period that included the H1N1 pandemic. A total of 1,239 patients were admitted with ILI symptoms, of whom 288 were confirmed as H1N1-positive, exhibiting a mortality rate of 10%. The majority of H1N1 cases occurred in individuals aged 30-45, with females comprising 60.1% of patients. Common symptoms included fever (98.2%) and cough (95.3%), while comorbid conditions, primarily COPD/asthma, were noted in 20.48% of cases. In contrast, non-H1N1 patients (951 cases) had a slightly higher mortality rate of 12%, with a greater prevalence of comorbidities (36.17%). The study utilized comprehensive assessments, including clinical, radiological, and laboratory evaluations, to compare outcomes and inform future public health strategies. Results underscore the need for effective management of ILI, particularly in high-risk groups, and highlight the impact of underlying health conditions on patient outcomes, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for future influenza outbreaks.
Keywords:
Influenza-like illness (ILI), H1N1 pandemic, Epidemiology, Mortality rate Comorbidities.
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Article Dates:
Received 25 April, 2016; Accepted 29 May, 2016; Published online 25 June, 2016
How To Cite:
Muttineni Radha Krishna, Trilok Chander Bingi (2016). Epidemiological and Clinical Assessment of Influenza-Like Illness Patients at Gandhi Hospital from 2009 to 2012,2(2):179-182. Doi: 10.5281/zenodo.14075434 .
