Similar observations about co‐infections with AdV were reported in the Eastern Mediterranean region and in Gabon.12, 17 Our findings add to the data of high AdV occurrence in co‐infections and linked to the high prevalence of asymptomatic AdV infections [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Moreover, some people become infected, shed virus, yet are subclinical or asymptomatic cases - their role in transmission is not conclusively determined. Overall, it is hard to control seasonal influenza. [ecdc.europa.eu]

Physicians should be alert that a positive test for influenza does not rule out the possibility of COVID-19 disease. The SARS-COV-2 outbreak in late December of 2019 in Wuhan, China, has caused many infections and deaths globally. [journals.lww.com]

Impact of influenza exposure on rates of hospital admissions and physician visits because of respiratory illness among pregnant women. CMAJ. 2007;176(4):463-8. Ducatez MF, Pelletier C, Meyer G. Influenza D virus in cattle, France, 2011-2014. [ecdc.europa.eu]

The most common underlying conditions in COVID-19 patients were neurologic problems related to global developmental delay or seizures (11 of 54 COVID-19 patients [20%] vs 24 of 291 flu patients [8%]). [cidrap.umn.edu]

[…] into fall and winter. [cidrap.umn.edu]

Primary viral pneumonia presents in more than 70% of ICU influenza patients and more than 50% develop acute respiratory distress syndrome. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These data imply that SARS-CoV-2 causes severe disease in obese patients and in those with T2DM by inducing bilateral pneumonia and a cytokine storm that damages the lung epithelial-endothelial barrier. [asm.org]

Co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus in patient with pneumonia, China. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020;26. [Epub ahead of print]. Copyright 2020 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. [journals.lww.com]

“The proportion with clinical improvement up to day 28 was significantly lower and the proportions developing influenza-related pneumonia, ARDS [Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome] and requiring ICU admission were significantly higher among patients [hcplive.com]

The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia) or death. What causes the flu in a child? The flu is caused by flu viruses. Flu viruses are divided into 3 types: Influenza types A and B. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Primary viral pneumonia presents in more than 70% of ICU influenza patients and more than 50% develop acute respiratory distress syndrome. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

“The proportion with clinical improvement up to day 28 was significantly lower and the proportions developing influenza-related pneumonia, ARDS [Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome] and requiring ICU admission were significantly higher among patients [hcplive.com]

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of at least 3 co-occurring conditions that raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). [asm.org]

Older people, young children and people with certain chronic conditions (asthma, heart disease, diabetes, among others) are at increased risk for serious complications, including pneumonia. [ynhhs.org]

disease (except high blood pressure), liver or kidney disease, a blood disorder (such as sickle cell disease), metabolic or endocrine disorders (such as diabetes), severely obese, weakened immune system due to disease or medicines (including HIV/AIDS [health.state.mn.us]

Contrary to concerns, multiple studies now suggest that ACE inhibitors and ARBs do not lead to poorer outcomes in COVID-19 infection. [asm.org]

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of at least 3 co-occurring conditions that raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). [asm.org]

Bacterial secondary infection occurs in 20% of severe cases and Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus remain the prevalent pathogens. Myocarditis and late-onset cardiovascular complications are associated with mortality. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Severe influenza In some cases the disease becomes more severe due to the influenza virus infection or a secondary, usually bacterial, infection e.g. by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Staphylococcus aureus. [ecdc.europa.eu]

Bacterial secondary infection occurs in 20% of severe cases and Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus remain the prevalent pathogens. Myocarditis and late-onset cardiovascular complications are associated with mortality. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Severe influenza In some cases the disease becomes more severe due to the influenza virus infection or a secondary, usually bacterial, infection e.g. by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Staphylococcus aureus. [ecdc.europa.eu]