Influenza A/H1N1v in pregnancy: an investigation of the characteristics and management of affected women and the relationship to pregnancy outcomes for mother and infant.

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BACKGROUND: In April 2009 a novel influenza A virus (AH1N1v) of swine origin (swine flu) emerged, spreading rapidly and achieving pandemic status in June 2009. Pregnant women were identified as being at high risk of severe influenza-related complications and as a priority group for vaccination against AH1N1v. Limited information was available about the maternal and fetal risks of AH1N1v infection or of antiviral drug or AH1N1v vaccine use in pregnancy. OBJECTIVES: To assess rates of and risk ...

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Authors: Yates, L; Pierce, M; Stephens, S; Mill, A; Spark, P

• Journal: Health technology assessment (Winchester, England)
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 34
• Pages: 109-182
• Publication date: 2010-07-01
• DOI: 10.3310/hta14340-02
• EISSN: 2046-4924
• ISSN: 1366-5278
• Language: English
• Keywords: Female; Premature Birth; Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype; Influenza, Human; Risk Factors; Antiviral Agents; Young Adult; Infant, Newborn; Pregnancy Outcome; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Oseltamivir; Adolescent; Prospective Studies; Adult; Great Britain; Humans