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Perinatal/Neonatal Case Presentation

Fatal influenza B virus pneumonia in a preterm neonate: case report and review of the literature

Journal of Perinatology volume 27, pages 623–625 (2007)Cite this article

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Although less common than influenza A, influenza B infections can cause significant mortality and morbidity in children who are immunocomprised and have underlying medical conditions. We report a preterm neonate with fatal influenza B virus pneumonia. This infant presented with signs and symptoms indistinguishable from any other cause of sepsis.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Calgary, AB, Canada

    K Yusuf & A S Soraisham

  2. Provincial Laboratory of Public Health (Microbiology), AB, Canada

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Yusuf, K., Soraisham, A. & Fonseca, K. Fatal influenza B virus pneumonia in a preterm neonate: case report and review of the literature. J Perinatol 27, 623–625 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7211802

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