Incidence and Risk of Influenza in Myasthenic Patients
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Upper respiratory infection , including influenza, may exacerbate the symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG), which is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and, in some cases, can precipitate a myasthenic crisis
In the present study, we investigated the incidence and risk factors of influenza infection on in myasthenia gravis patients.
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Detailed Description
This is a descriptive study. The data will be analyzed retrospectively . Inclusion of 416 cases of influenza in myasthenic patients treated in the intensive care unit of Garches Hospital between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2017.
Patients who meet the inclusion and non inclusion criteria and do not object to participate in the study will be collected in a database for analysis.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Incidence of influenza in myasthenic patient in crisis [between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2017.]
Number of influenza cases in myasthenic patients
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Risk factors for poor outcomes [between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2017.]
To identify risk factors for severe influenza in myasthenic patients
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Men or women over the age of 18.
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Myasthenic patients hospitalized in intensive care.
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Patients with confirmed influenza infection
Exclusion Criteria:
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Age <18 years,
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Other neuromuscular diseases,
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Patient opposing the use of his data
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Centre d'Investigation Clinique et Technologique 805
Investigators
- Study Director: Rania BOUNAB, Dr, Raymond Poincaré Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- CIC1429