Microbiological and chest X-ray studies on influenza B virus-associated pneumonia

Conclusions: High clinical suspicion is required to detect pneumonia in influenza B virus patients. Based on the CXR findings, the study also suggests that patients with pleural effusion and positive bacterial culture need more attention for the severity of clinical outcome. Moreover, critical care should be given to paediatric patients having higher WBC count, higher CRP level and lower Hgb. These parameters would be helpful to differentiate primary pneumonia from non-pneumonic influenza.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research