Table 3 Severe influenza-associated complications and fatalities in children treated in PICUs - Germany, 2005-2008 *
Severe complications/death | No. of children (%) |
|---|---|
Influenza-associated pneumonia | 12 (60) |
Bronchitis / bronchiolitis | 6 (30) |
Secondary bacterial pneumonia | 5 (25) |
Encephalitis / encephalopathy | 5 (25) |
ARDS | 5 (25) |
Sepsis | 3 (15) |
Status asthmaticus | 2 (10) |
Apnoea / bradycardia | 1 (5) |
Death | 2 (10) |