Viral co-infections are associated with increased rates of hospitalization in those with influenza.
Kerry L ShannonValerie O OsulaKathryn Shaw-SalibaJustin HardickBreana McBrydeAndrea DugasYu-Hsiang HsiehBhakti HansotiRichard E Rothmannull nullPublished in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2022)
Presence of viral co-infection (other than RhV/EV) in ED influenza A/B positive patients was independently associated with increased risk of hospital admission. Further research is needed to determine clinical utility of ED multiplex testing.