• 성인간호학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.593-602
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• 2009

Purpose: This study was to provide baseline data about nurses' Influenza A (H1N1) knowledge, awareness, and practice of infection control and to identify the significant factor affecting the level of practice. Methods: The subjects of this study were 144 nurses who worked at Influenza A (H1N1) regional base Hospital in D city. Data were collected by self-reported questionnaires during September 2009. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 12.0 program. Results: The knowledge of Influenza A (H1N1) was statistically different according to age, unit, career and experience of seasonal influenza vaccination during the last year. The awareness of infection control was statistically different according to age, career, experience of seasonal influenza vaccination for last year and intention to get seasonal influenza vaccination for this year. The practice of infection control was statistically different according to unit, experience of seasonal influenza vaccination for last year, intention to get seasonal influenza vaccination for this year and intention to get Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination for this year. There was positive correlation among knowledge, awareness and practice (p < .05). Awareness was the significant factor affecting the level of practice. Conclusion: An educational program focusing on strategy to change nurse's awareness can be effective for infection control of Influenza A (H1N1) in regional base hospitals.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.61-70
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• 2012

목적: 본 연구는 단일 기관에서 소아암 환자의 2009 인플루엔자 A(H1N1) [A(H1N1)pdm09] 감염 양상을 조사하고 이전의 계절 인플루엔자 감염과 비교 분석하고자 하였다. 방법: 삼성서울병원에서 2009년 8월부터 2010년 2월까지 A(H1N1)pdm09 감염, 2000년 1월부터 2009년 5월까지 계절 인플루엔자 A 감염이 확진된 소아암 환자의 의무기록을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결과: 82명의 소아암 환자에서 A(H1N1)pdm09 감염이 확진되었다. 10명(12.2%)의 환자에서 하기도 감염증 또는 호흡기 외 감염이 발생하였다. 3명(3.7%)의 환자가 사망하였고 그 중 2명은 A(H1N1)pdm09 기여 사망이었다. 합병된 감염증과 관련하여 유의성을 가지는 위험인자는 감염의 시점(2009년 44-45주)과 병원 내 감염이었다. 이전의 계절 인플루엔자 A 감염과 비교하였을 때 임상적 특성에는 유의한 차이가 없었으나 A(H1N1) pdm09 감염에서 적극적인 항바이러스제 치료가 시행되었다. 결론: 소아암 환자에서 A(H1N1)pdm 감염은 경증부터 중증까지 다양한 임상 경과를 보였으며 이전의 계절 인플루엔자와 비교했을 때 임상 양상의 유의한 차이는 없었다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제24권7호
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• pp.921-924
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• 2014

C31G is a potent antimicrobial agent and can disrupt the microbial membrane by the alkyl portion of the molecule. The objective of this study was to evaluate the virucidal effectiveness of C31G and mouthrinse containing C31G (Sense-Time) on seasonal influenza viruses. Evaluation of the virucidal activity against influenza viruses was performed with end-point titration in 10-day-old chicken embryos and Madin-Darby canine kidney cells. In vitro studies demonstrated that C31G and Sense-Time inhibited the growth of seasonal influenza viruses even in the presence of 5% organic material. Gargling with C31G or Sense-Time would enhance oropharyngeal hygiene, which would be helpful for reducing influenza transmission.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.18-26
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• 2010

The clinical picture in severe cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza is markedly different from the disease pattern seen during the epidemics of seasonal influenza as many of those affected were previously healthy young people. Current predictions estimate that during a pandemic wave, 12~30% of the population will develop clinical influenza (compared with 5~15% for seasonal influenza) with 4% of those patients requiring hospital admissions and one in five requiring critical care. Until July 6, 94,512 people have been infected in 122 countries, of whom 429 have died with an overall case-fatality rate of <0.5%. Most of the confirmed cases of S-OIV (Swine-Origin Influenza A Virus) infection have been characterized by a self-limited, uncomplicated febrile respiratory illness and 38% of the cases have also included vomiting or diarrhea. Efforts to control these outbreaks are based on our understanding of novel S-OIV (Swine-Origin Influenza A Virus) and the previous influenza pandemics. So, this review covers the experience with S-OIV (Swine-Origin Influenza A Virus) for the admission and background data and the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of H1N1 in pediatric patient with S-OIV (Swine-Origin Influenza A Virus) at YUMC, 2009.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2014

목적: 인플루엔자 바이러스는 전세계적으로 소아 급성호흡기 감염의 주된 원인 바이러스로, 5세 미만 환아에서 매년 높은 이환율과 사망률이 보고되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 2012년 원주지역에 발생한 A형 인플루엔자 및 B형 인플루엔자의 임상양상의 차이, oseltamivir 투약군과 비투약군의 차이를 비교, 분석하여 향후 치료 및 예후 판단에 도움을 얻고자 하였다. 방법: 2012년 1월부터 3월까지 원주 세브란스 기독병원에 내원한 18세 이하의 환아 중, 인플루엔자 신속 항원검사 양성으로 보고된 환아를 대상으로 후향적으로 조사하였다. 결과: 연구기간 동안 A형 인플루엔자 환아는 374명(83.7%), B형 인플루엔자 환아는 72명(16.6%)이 보고되었다. 시기적으로 A형 인플루엔자는 2월에 가장 많았으며(n=186), B형 인플루엔자는 3월에 가장 많은 수가 보고되었다(n=36). 발열이 가장 흔한 증상이였고(97.1%), 그 외 기침, 콧물, 가래 순으로 증상이 관찰되었으며 증상 및 검사실 결과에서 인플루엔자 A, B형 간에 통계학적으로 의미 있는 차이는 없었다. oseltamivir 치료 시, 특히 발열 후 2일 이내에 투여한 경우에 비치료군에 비하여 입원율 및 입원 기간, 폐렴의 발생 빈도가 통계적으로 낮게 나타났다. 결론: 본 연구에서는 인플루엔자 A와 B 군간의 혈액검사 및 증상, 경과 등에는 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 관찰되지 않았으나, oseltamivir 처방을 받은 환아나, 발열 2일 내에 치료를 시행한 경우 더 양호한 경과를 보였다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제64권7호
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• pp.364-369
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• 2021

Background: As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continues to evolve, it is crucially important for pediatricians to be aware of the differences in demographic and clinical features between COVID-19 and influenza A and B infections. Purpose: This study analyzed and compared the clinical features and laboratory findings of COVID-19 and influenza A and B infections in children. Methods: This retrospective study evaluated the medical data of 206 pediatric COVID-19 and 411 pediatric seasonal influenza A or B patients. Results: COVID-19 patients were older than seasonal influenza patients (median [interquartile range], 7.75 [2-14] years vs. 4 [2-6] years). The frequency of fever and cough in COVID-19 patients was lower than that of seasonal influenza patients (80.6% vs. 94.4%, P<0.001 and 22.8 % vs. 71.5%, P<0.001, respectively). Ageusia (4.9%) and anosmia (3.4%) were present in only COVID-19 patients. Leukopenia, lymphopenia, and thrombocytopenia were encountered more frequently in influenza patients than in COVID-19 patients (22.1% vs. 8.5%, P=0.029; 17.6% vs. 5.6%, P=0.013; and 13.2% vs. 5.6%, P=0.048, respectively). Both groups showed significantly elevated monocyte levels in the complete blood count (70.4% vs. 69.9%, P=0.511). Major chest x-ray findings in COVID-19 patients included mild diffuse ground-glass opacity and right lower lobe infiltrates. There were no statistically significant intergroup differences in hospitalization or mortality rates; however, the intensive care unit admission rate was higher among COVID-19 patients (2.4% vs. 0.5%, P=0.045). Conclusion: In this study, pediatric COVID-19 patients showed a wide range of clinical presentations ranging from asymptomatic/mild to severe illness. We found no intergroup differences in hospitalization rates, oxygen requirements, or hospital length of stay; however, the intensive care unit admission rate was higher among COVID-19 patients.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.1683-1690
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• 2018

Accurate and rapid diagnosis of influenza infection is essential to enable early antiviral treatment and reduce the mortality associated with seasonal and epidemic infections. Immunochromatography is one of the most common methods used for the diagnosis of seasonal human influenza; however, it is less effective in diagnosing pandemic influenza virus. Currently, rapid diagnostic kits for pandemic influenza virus rely on the detection of nucleoprotein (NP) or hemagglutinin (HA). NP detection shows higher specificity and is more sensitive than HA detection. In this study, we time-dependently screened expression conditions, and herein report optimal conditions for the expression of recombinant nucleoprotein (rNP), which was 48 h after infection. In addition, we report the use of the expressed rNP in a rapid influenza diagnostic test (SGT i-flex Influenza A&B Test). We constructed expression vectors that synthesized rNP (antigen) of influenza A and B in insect cells (Sf9 cells), employed the purified rNP to the immunoassay test kit, and clearly distinguished NPs of influenza A and influenza B using this rapid influenza diagnostic kit. This approach may improve the development of rapid test kits for influenza using NP.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.893-901
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• 2018

Influenza viruses that cause recurrent seasonal epidemics to humans can be controlled with vaccine and antiviral therapy. However, the medical treatments often exhibit limited efficacy in the elderly or immunosuppressed individuals. In these cases, daily uptake of probiotics may be an option to bring in health benefits against influenza. Here, we demonstrate the effects of probiotics Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp) and Leuconostoc mesenteroides (Lm) against seasonal and avian influenza viruses. As assessed by the plaque size reduction of human H1N1 and avian influenza H7N9 viruses, including green fluorescent protein-tagged H1N1 strain in cells, the selected Lp and Lm strains restrained viral replication in mouse lungs with statistical significance. Against lethal viral challenge, the Lp and Lm strains exhibited their beneficial effects by increasing the mean days and rates of survival of the infected mice. These results suggest that, despite rather narrow ranges of protective efficacy, the dietary supplement of Lactobacillus and Leuconostoc probiotics may promote health benefits against influenza.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.149-156
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• 2012

목 적 : 소아청소년을 대상으로 2010-2011 인플루엔자 백신의 야외 효능을 확인하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2010년 9월에서 2011년 2월까지 소아 청소년을 대상으로 서울 경기지역의 7개 병원과 1개 초등학교에서 인플루엔자 백신을 접종한 시험군과 접종하지 않은 대조군을 모집하였다. 급성 발열성 호흡기 질환 증상이 있을시 임상시험기관에 방문하도록 하여 검체를 채취하여 감염여부를 확인하였다. 결 과 : 시험 군 407명 중 3명(0.74%)에서 3건의 신종 H1N1 인플루엔자 바이러스가 검출되었고, 대조군 230명 중 10명(4.35%)에서 12건을 검출하여 9명(3.91%)에서 9건의 신종 H1N1, 3명(1.30%)에서 3건의 H3N2 인플루엔자 바이러스를 검출하였다. 시험군에서의 인플루엔자 발생률은 0.74%, 대조군에서 4.35%였다. 백신의 야외 효능은 83.2%였다. 결 론 : 소아청소년을 대상으로 2010-2011년 인플루엔자 백신의 야외효능은 우수하였음을 확인하였다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2019

Influenza A (H1N1) virus caused a worldwide pandemic in 2009-2010 and still remains in seasonal circulation. Continuous surveillance activities are encouraged in the post pandemic phase to watch over the trend of occurrence every year, this is better to be done by a rapid and sensitive method for its detection. This study was conducted to detect proportions of occurrence of influenza A virus (H1N1) in patients with influenza-like illness. Samples from 500 patients with influenza or influenza-like clinical presentation were tested by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and virus tissue culture. Among the total 500 participants, 193 (38.6%) were females and 307 (61.4%) males. Seventy-one patients (14.2%) were positive for H1N1 virus infection with real-time RT-PCR while 52 (10.4%) were positive by tissue culture. Non-statistically significant relation was found between age and gender with the positivity of H1N1. Sensitivity and specificity of real-time RT-PCR was 98.08% and 95.54%, respectively, in comparison to virus isolation with accuracy 95.8%. This study showed that H1N1 virus was responsible for a good proportion of influenza during the post-pandemic period. Real-time RT-PCR provides rapidity and sensitivity for the detection of influenza A virus (H1N1) compared with virus isolation and thus it is recommended as a diagnostic tool.