CASE CHARACTERISTICS AND USE OF OSELTAMIVIR IN CHILDREN AND HOUSEHOLD CONTACTS

作者：Fallo Aurelia A^*; Marta Contrini Maria; Neyro Silvina; Luis Lopez Eduardo

来源：Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2012, 31(7): 781-783.

DOI：10.1097/INF.0b013e318256c06b

• influenza A (H1N1)
• oseltamivir
• children
• household contacts
• influenza A prophylaxis
• Argentina

In May 2009, the onset of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) began in Buenos Aires schools and a containment program was implemented. We report the first 191 school-aged cases. Influenza (H1N1) was a mild disease in children. Oseltamivir was well tolerated and resulted in a significantly reduced duration of symptoms in this group. Oseltamivir was also effective at preventing secondary cases.

• 出版日期2012-7