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[Clinical features of influenza in children]
1Dept. of Pediatrics, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine.
Insights
Influenza A virus causes fever and respiratory symptoms in all age groups. Understanding pediatric influenza symptoms is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment in children.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Context:
- Influenza A virus infections present with diverse clinical manifestations across different age groups.
- Pediatric influenza requires specific diagnostic and therapeutic considerations distinct from adult cases.
- Accurate diagnosis and timely management are essential for mitigating disease burden.
Purpose:
- To delineate the clinical features and disease burden of influenza in pediatric populations.
- To review current rapid diagnostic tools for influenza A and B viruses.
- To summarize treatment and prophylaxis strategies for influenza A and B infections, including antiviral medications and vaccines.
Summary:
- This review details the clinical presentation and public health impact of influenza in children.
- It examines the efficacy and application of rapid diagnostic kits for influenza A and B.
- Current therapeutic options, including amantadine and zanamivir, and preventative measures like vaccination are discussed.
Impact:
- Provides essential information for clinicians managing pediatric influenza cases.
- Highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment for better patient outcomes.
- Contributes to public health strategies for influenza prevention and control in children.
Abstract:
All age groups in a population become ill with fever, respiratory tract involvement and systemic symptoms by influenza A virus. An understanding of the differences in the clinical features of influenza between children and adults may be helpful for the diagnosis and the treatment of influenza in children. This paper summarizes the clinical features and the disease burden of influenza in children, the currently available rapid diagnosis kits for influenza A and B virus, the treatment of influenza A and B infections by anti-influenza medications(amantadine and zanamivir), the prophylaxis of influenza A and B infections by anti-influenza medications and vaccines, and the prognosis.