Influenza-Associated Pediatric Mortality in the United States: Increase of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Coinfection

Abstract

Influenza-associated pediatric mortality is rare, but the proportion of S aureus coinfection identified increased fivefold over the past 3 seasons. Research is needed to identify risk factors for influenza coinfection with invasive bacteria and to determine the impact of influenza vaccination and antiviral agents in preventing pediatric mortality.