Saturday, 29 June 2013

Influenza Infection Increases Likelihood of Bacterial Pneumonia

Influenza infection boosts the risk of bacterial pneumonia by about 100-fold, say University of Michigan researchers. An accurate characterization of the influenza-pneumococcal interaction can lead to more effective clinical care and public health measures, including influenza pandemic preparedness, according to the authors. "The results concerning the nature of the interaction between influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia were unequivocal in ...

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