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Influenza- and respiratory syncytial Viruses-Associated morbidity and mortality in the nursing home population
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Influenza- and respiratory syncytial Viruses-Associated morbidity and mortality in the nursing home population

Shelley E Ellis, Christopher S Coffey, Edward F. Jr Mitchel and Robert S Dittus
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS), Vol.51(6), pp.761-767
06/01/2003
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2389.2003.51254.x
PMCID: PMC7159134
PMID: 12757561
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https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2389.2003.51254.xView
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Abstract

Winter viral-related morbidity and mortality in Tennessee nursing home residents during 4 consecutive years is estimated. Each winter, hospitalization rates, antibiotic use, and deaths in elderly nursing home residents were increased due to influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.
Influenza Aged patients Care and treatment Health aspects Respiratory syncytial virus

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