Fatal influenza A (H3N2) and campylobacter jejuni coinfection

Authors

• M. Kahar-Bador
• A.M. Nathan
• M.H. Soo
• N.S. Mohd
• Sazaly AbuBakarFollow
• L.C.S. Lum
• HS. Syed
• I.C. Sam

Document Type

Article (Restricted)

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

The rapid diagnosis and subtyping of influenza is particularly important in areas where avian influenza (H5N1) is present. The ability to recognise both typical and atypical presentations of influenza is also critical in such settings. A six-month-old male child who visited a H5N1-affected area subsequently died from a severe febrile diarrhoeal illness with minimal respiratory symptoms, and was initially diagnosed with influenza A of an unknown subtype. The final microbiological results showed a highly unusual combination of influenza A (H3N2) and Campylobacter jejuni infection.

Keywords

Pandemic Influenza, H5N1, Infection, Children

Publication Title

Singapore Medical Journal

ISSN

0037-5675

Recommended Citation

Kahar-Bador, M.; Nathan, A.M.; Soo, M.H.; Mohd, N.S.; AbuBakar, Sazaly; Lum, L.C.S.; Syed, HS.; and Sam, I.C., "Fatal influenza A (H3N2) and campylobacter jejuni coinfection" (2009). Research Publications (2006 to 2010). 2338.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2006_2010/2338

Volume

50

Issue

3

Additional Information

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