Guidelines on management of human infection with the novel virus influenza A (H1N1): a report from the Hospital das Clínicas of the University of São Paulo

• Author(s): Hajjar, Ludhmila Abrahao ; Schout, Denise ; Galas, Filomena Regina Barbosa Gomes ; Uip, David Everson ; Levin, Anna Sara Shafferman ; Caiaffa Filho, Helio Hehl ; Sakane, Pedro Takanori ; Suslik, Carlos Alberto ; Teixeira, Jose Manoel de Camargo ; Bonfa, Eloisa ; Barone, Antonio Alci ; Martins, Milton de Arruda ; Boulos, Marcos ; Auler Jr., Jose Otavio Costa
• Date: 2009
• Origin: Oasisbr
• Subject(s): Review; Hospital das Clínicas; Pandemic; Swine Origin Infection Virus
• Document Type: Journal article
• Language: English

Description

The pandemic novel influenza A (H1N1) infection was considered widespread in Brazil on July, 2009. Since then, 9.249 cases were confirmed in Brazil, most of them concentrated in São Paulo. The Hospital das Clínicas of the University of São Paulo is a reference center for H1N1 cases in São Paulo. The purpose of this review is to analyze the evidence concerning diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of novel influenza A (H1N1) infection. In addition, we propose guidelines for the management of this pandemic emphasizing Hospital das Clínicas "bundles" for the control of the pandemic novel influenza A (H1N1).