Clinical Course of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Patients at the Persahabatan Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2005-2008
| Main Authors: | Mukhtar Ikhsan, Priyanti Z. Soepandi, Erlina Burhan, Hadiarto Mangunnegoro, Arifin Nawas, et al |
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| Format: | Article |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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American College of Chest Physicians
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https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(10)60481-3/fulltext |
Daftar Isi:
- Dr Mukhtar Ikhsan contributed to clinical care, laboratory support, data collection, and reading and approving the final manuscript.
- Limited understanding of the presentation and course of influenza A(H5N1) infection in humans hinders evidence-based management. We reviewed the case records of patients admitted to the Persahabatan Hospital (RSP), Jakarta, Indonesia, with influenza A(H5N1) confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Twenty two previously well patients, aged 3 to 47 years (median 24.5 years), were identified. Risk factors for death (univariate analysis) included: (1) increased D-dimers, (2) hyperglycema, (3) increased urea, (4) more extensive chest radiograph shadowing, and (5) lower admission oxygen saturation. Early diagnosis and effective treatment of human influenza A(H5N1) infection remains challenging. Most patients were referred late with advanced disease. Oseltamivir had limited clinical impact. Elevated D-dimer levels, consistent with fibrinolysis, and hyperglycemia warrant more research to determine their underlying mechanisms and optimal treatment