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J Pediatr Infect Dis 2016; 11(02): 023-027
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593733
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Influenza: Epidemiology, Laboratory Diagnosis, and Clinics

Fatma Esenkaya Taşbent
1   Directorate of Public Health, Public Health Laboratory, Konya, Turkey
,
Sevgi Pekcan
2   Subdivision of Chest Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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12 July 2016

06 September 2016

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21 October 2016 (online)

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Abstract

Influenza is an infectious disease which causes significant morbidity and mortality. Complications of the disease are bronchitis, pneumonia, otitis media, rejection in recipients of transplantation, myocarditis, pericarditis, myositis, glomerulonephritis, and exacerbation of underlying disease such as asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, and chronic renal failure. Some complications may be seen in high-risk groups. The early diagnosis of the infection and prompt initiation of specific therapy is important for individuals and public health. In this review, we aimed to overview the clinical and epidemiological importance of influenza infections and to give up-to-date information about laboratory diagnosis method.

Keywords

influenza - epidemiology - laboratory - diagnosis - clinical findings
 

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