Burden of Influenza at Emergency Department (ED) Level in European Countries

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  • participants needed
    2500
  • sponsor
    University of Rostock
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Updated on 16 February 2024
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Summary

This study plans to conduct enhanced influenza surveillance at a hospital emergency department level independent of underlying influenza-like symptoms.

Description

Study objectives

Primary
  • Measure the proportion of non-traumatic emergency department (ED) visits infected with influenza during the peak of the influenza season
Secondary
  • Describe the demographic and medical profile of influenza-related and non-influenza-related visits
  • Identify socio-demographic or other risk factors associated with ED visit outcome
  • Describe the influenza positivity rate among ED visits for different causes
  • Measure the proportion of influenza positive patients without classical ILI symptoms

Details
Condition Influenza, Influenza
Age 18years - 100years
Treatment swab sampling
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04244500
SponsorUniversity of Rostock
Last Modified on16 February 2024

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Inclusion Criteria

All adult patients seeking care at participating ED during the influenza season
Participants and/or guardian providing informed consent and/or assent, as appropriate, to participate

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals reporting having suffered a traumatic injury without other conditions
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