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Bird Flu
New bird flu study findings have been reported by researchers at Yuzuncu Yil University
May 27th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Respirology, "The aim of the study was to describe the effects of influenza associated with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) on the outcome of patients in an area characterized by endemic avian influenza. Sixty patients diagnosed with CAP and requiring hospitalization were studied for the presence of influenza." "Based on the presence or absence of influenza, patients were divided into two groups: group 1 were CAP patients positive for influenza and group 2 included CAP patients negative for influenza. Laboratory investigations, CXR findings and prognosis were compared. Nasopharyngeal swabs or deep tracheal...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-27)
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