Pandemic influenza: implications for programs controlling for HIV infection, tuberculosis, and chronic viral hepatitis.
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| Title: | Pandemic influenza: implications for programs controlling for HIV infection, tuberculosis, and chronic viral hepatitis. |
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| Authors: | Heffelfinger JD (AUTHOR), Patel P (AUTHOR), Brooks JT (AUTHOR), Calvet H (AUTHOR), Daley CL (AUTHOR), Dean HD (AUTHOR), Edlin BR (AUTHOR), Gensheimer KF (AUTHOR), Jereb J (AUTHOR), Kent CK (AUTHOR), Lennox JL (AUTHOR), Louie JK (AUTHOR), Lynfield R (AUTHOR), Peters PJ (AUTHOR), Pinckney L (AUTHOR), Spradling P (AUTHOR), Voetsch AC (AUTHOR), Fiore A (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Oct2009 Supplement, Vol. 99 Issue S2, pS333-9. 1p. |
| Subjects: | HIV-positive persons, Tuberculosis patients, Viral hepatitis, Influenza prevention, Pandemics, Public health, Patients |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Among vulnerable populations during an influenza pandemic are persons with or at risk for HIV infection, tuberculosis, or chronic viral hepatitis. HIV-infected persons have higher rates of hospitalization, prolonged illness, and increased mortality from influenza compared with the general population. Persons with tuberculosis and chronic viral hepatitis may also be at increased risk of morbidity and mortality from influenza because of altered immunity and chronic illness. These populations also face social and structural barriers that will be exacerbated by a pandemic. Existing infrastructure should be expanded and pandemic planning should include preparations to reduce the risks for these populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Among vulnerable populations during an influenza pandemic are persons with or at risk for HIV infection, tuberculosis, or chronic viral hepatitis. HIV-infected persons have higher rates of hospitalization, prolonged illness, and increased mortality from influenza compared with the general population. Persons with tuberculosis and chronic viral hepatitis may also be at increased risk of morbidity and mortality from influenza because of altered immunity and chronic illness. These populations also face social and structural barriers that will be exacerbated by a pandemic. Existing infrastructure should be expanded and pandemic planning should include preparations to reduce the risks for these populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
