Investigation of Influenza Cases and Risk Factors Associated with Fatality in Türkiye.

IF 1 Q3 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Medical Bulletin of Sisli Etfal Hospital Pub Date : 2025-03-18 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.14744/SEMB.2024.64614
Semanur Kuzi, Fazilet Duygu, Irfan Sencan
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Abstract

Objectives: Influenza is an infectious disease that primarily affects the respiratory system. It can cause high morbidity and mortality, especially in people with risk factors. This study aimed to epidemiologically analyze influenza PCR-positive patients in the 2014-2015 influenza season and to identify risk factors associated with disease severity and fatality.

Methods: Within the scope of national influenza surveillance program, clinical samples from patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) symptoms are sent to the Turkish Public Health Institution, National Influenza Center for testing, accompanied by case information forms. A retrospective analysis was conducted on the case information forms of patients who tested positive for influenza via PCR during the 2014-2015 influenza season. Demographic data were analyzed, and the presence of risk factors associated with fatality was investigated through further analysis.

Results: A total of 1330 patients were included in the study. 684 (51.4%) of the patients were female. The median age was 42.8 years (IQR: 23-61). Among the patients, 154 (11.9%) died. The median age of deceased patients was 60.2 years (IQR: 39.8-75). Being over 65 years old in deceased patients is 3.4 times more likely compared to survived patients [OR=3.4 (95% CI=2.4-4.9)]. Additionally, deceased patients were 4.8 times more likely to have Influenza A (H1N1) compared to survivors [OR=4.8 (95% CI=3.2-7.2)], and the presence of chronic diseases in deceased patients was also 3.4 times higher than in those who survived [OR=3.4 (95% CI=2.3-5.1)].

Conclusion: Infection with H1N1, being elderly and presence of chronic diseases were found to be associated with increased fatality. To mitigate morbidity and mortality, it is crucial to vaccinate individuals with chronic diseases and the elderly, educate them about contact precautions, and encourage prompt healthcare seeking when symptoms appear.

日本流感病例及死亡相关危险因素调查。
目的:流感是一种主要影响呼吸系统的传染病。它可导致高发病率和死亡率,特别是在具有危险因素的人群中。本研究旨在对2014-2015年流感季节流感pcr阳性患者进行流行病学分析,并确定与疾病严重程度和病死率相关的危险因素。方法:在国家流感监测规划范围内,将流感样疾病(ILI)症状患者的临床样本送至土耳其公共卫生机构国家流感中心进行检测,并附有病例信息表。对2014-2015年流感季节流感PCR检测阳性患者病例信息表进行回顾性分析。对人口统计数据进行分析,并通过进一步分析调查与死亡相关的危险因素的存在。结果:共纳入1330例患者。女性684例(51.4%)。中位年龄为42.8岁(IQR: 23-61)。死亡154例(11.9%)。死亡患者的中位年龄为60.2岁(IQR: 39.8-75)。死亡患者超过65岁的可能性是存活患者的3.4倍[OR=3.4 (95% CI=2.4-4.9)]。此外,死亡患者患甲型H1N1流感的可能性是幸存者的4.8倍[OR=4.8 (95% CI=3.2-7.2)],死亡患者患慢性病的可能性也是幸存者的3.4倍[OR=3.4 (95% CI=2.3-5.1)]。结论:甲流感染、老年、慢性病与病死率增高有关。为了降低发病率和死亡率,必须为慢性病患者和老年人接种疫苗,教育他们接触预防措施,并鼓励在出现症状时及时就医。
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