Patient and Epidemiological Factors Associated With Influenza Testing in Hospitalized Adults With Acute Respiratory Illnesses, 2016-2017 to 2019-2020

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Hospital-acquired influenza in the United States, FluSurv-NET, 2011-2012 through 2018-2019

Charisse N. Cummings et al.

Summary: This cross-sectional study conducted in the US during the 2011-2012 through 2018-2019 flu seasons aimed to estimate the rates and characteristics of hospital-acquired (HA) influenza. The results showed that the rates of HA influenza were low but likely underestimated due to the lack of systematic testing. A significant proportion of HA influenza patients were unvaccinated and experienced severe outcomes. The study highlights the importance of annual influenza vaccination and robust hospital infection control measures in preventing HA influenza and its impact on patients and the healthcare system.

INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (2022)

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Relative Risks of COVID-19-Associated Hospitalizations and Clinical Outcomes by Age and Race/Ethnicity-March 2020-March 2021

Catherine H. Bozio et al.

Summary: Limited data exist on population-based risks and risk ratios of COVID-19-associated hospitalizations and clinical outcomes stratified by age and race/ethnicity. This study used data from four US health systems and found that older non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic adults had the highest relative risks of COVID-19-associated hospitalization and adverse outcomes. Among those with select underlying conditions, the highest occurrences of acute exacerbations were also observed.

OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2022)

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