Clinical management of human infection with pandemic (H1N1) 2009: revised guidance

This guidance provides updated information for health care providers managing patients with suspected or confirmed pandemic (H1N1) 2009. It incorporates knowledge gained about clinical features of pandemic influenza through international consultations. Key topics: 1. risk factors for severe disease 2. signs and symptoms of progressive disease 3. diagnosis 4. treatment, both outpatient and in hospitals 5. clinical care for resource-poor settings. Related information - Clinical features of severe cases of pandemic influenza http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/notes/h1n1_clinical_features_20091016/en/index.html