Abstract
We examined heavy alcohol use as a risk factor for severe influenza (intensive care admission or death) among hospitalized adults. In <65- and ≥65-year-olds, heavy alcohol use increased disease severity [relative risk (RR) 1.34; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.04-1.74, and RR 2.47; 95% CI: 1.69-3.60, respectively]. Influenza vaccination and early, empiric antiviral treatment should be emphasized in this population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 165-170 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Infection |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alcohol abuse
- Influenza
- Vaccination
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases