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TY - JOUR AU - Hagel, Stefan AU - Ludewig, Katrin AU - Moeser, Anne AU - Baier, Michael AU - Löffler, Bettina AU - Schleenvoigt, Benjamin AU - Forstner, Christina AU - Pletz, Mathias W. PY - 2016 DA - 2016/10/01 TI - Characteristics and management of patients with influenza in a German hospital during the 2014/2015 influenza season JO - Infection SP - 667 EP - 672 VL - 44 IS - 5 AB - The objective of this study was to review the management of patients with influenza during the influenza season 2014/2015 (n = 197). Our study revealed a high rate of healthcare-associated influenza infection (35.5 %) and a correlation between the total number of patients with HA influenza and the number of nurses on sick leave. The results of the study underline the importance of strict hygiene management. Furthermore, widespread influenza vaccination for both high-risk patients and health care workers is recommended. SN - 1439-0973 UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-016-0920-0 DO - 10.1007/s15010-016-0920-0 ID - Hagel2016 ER -