Influenza A/H1N1v in pregnancy: an investigation of the characteristics and management of affected women and the relationship to pregnancy outcomes for mother and infant.

BACKGROUND: In April 2009 a novel influenza A virus (AH1N1v) of swine origin (swine flu) emerged, spreading rapidly and achieving pandemic status in June 2009. Pregnant women were identified as being at high risk of severe influenza-related complications and as a priority group for vaccination again...

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Main Authors: Yates, L, Pierce, M, Stephens, S, Mill, A, Spark, P, Kurinczuk, J, Valappil, M, Brocklehurst, P, Thomas, S, Knight, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010