differentiating SARS from influenza
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Introduction
Clinical features distinguishing SARS from influenza in hospitalized children & adolescents.
| sign/symptom | SARS | influenza |
|---|---|---|
| rhinorrhea | 7% | 93% |
| sore throat | 20% | 60% |
| sputum production | 7% | 53% |
| monocytopenia | 33% | 0% |
| abnormal chest X-ray | 93% | 38% |
References
- ↑ Journal Watch 24(24):185, 2004 Chang LY, Huang FY, Wu YC, Su IJ, Chiu NC, Chen KT, Wu HS, Lin TH, Peng SF, Kao CL, Lee CY, Huang LM. Childhood severe acute respiratory syndrome in Taiwan and how to differentiate it from childhood influenza infection. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2004 Nov;158(11):1037-42. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15520340