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Influenza A in a basic training population: implications for directly observed therapy.

D M Rowles1, E A Walter, D M Dolan

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78236, USA.

Military Medicine
|January 10, 2001
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Evaluating basic trainees exposed to influenza A revealed numerous nonspecific symptoms. Poor compliance with amantadine prophylaxis (46.5%) highlights the need for directly observed therapy to control viral transmission.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Influenza A poses a significant risk in congregate settings like military basic training.
  • Rapid identification and management are crucial to prevent widespread outbreaks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate basic trainees exposed to influenza A.
  • To assess the effectiveness and compliance of mass prophylaxis with amantadine.

Main Methods:

  • Structured interviews were conducted with 101 trainees to assess influenza A symptoms.
  • Nasopharyngeal wash specimens were collected from symptomatic individuals for diagnosis.
  • Amantadine prophylaxis was administered to all trainees, followed by reevaluation for compliance and side effects.

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Main Results:

  • Eighty trainees reported symptoms at baseline; three additional influenza A cases were confirmed.
  • A rapid influenza assay expedited the identification of positive cases.
  • Reported compliance with amantadine prophylaxis was low, at 46.5%.

Conclusions:

  • Nonspecific symptoms were common, complicating initial diagnosis in the trainee cohort.
  • Rapid diagnostic assays facilitated timely case identification and isolation.
  • Low prophylaxis compliance necessitates directly observed therapy for effective influenza A control in similar settings.