Time trend and predictors of lab positivity among suspected cases in the post pandemic phase of H1N1

Conclusion Lab positivity was seen among 9.5% of cases and the independent predictors were severe cases, adult patients, positive history of contact and travel. The number needed to screen to get one lab positive H1N1 case is 35 suspected cases.
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research