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This research examines the relationship between antiviral treatment for non-severe influenza and its effects on hospitalization and mortality rates.

April 8, 2026BMC Medicine1 citationsOpen Access

Association of antiviral use for influenza among non-severe cases with subsequent hospitalization and mortality

TKTaito KitanoNational Archives and Records Administration STShinya TsuzukiUniversity of Antwerp SYSayaka YoshidaNational Archives and Records Administration

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This research examines the relationship between antiviral treatment for non-severe influenza and its effects on hospitalization and mortality rates.
Analyzed data on antiviral use among non-severe influenza cases
Assessed rates of hospitalization and ICU admissions
Evaluated mortality rates in relation to antiviral treatment
Antiviral treatment was linked to a decrease in hospitalization rates
There was a reported reduction in ICU admissions among treated cases
Mortality rates were lower in patients receiving antiviral therapy

Abstract

Antiviral treatment was negatively associated with hospitalization, ICU admission, and mortality. The results need to be interpreted with caution, given limitations.

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