Factors Associated With Prolonged Viral Shedding in Patients With Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus Infection

Abstract

Corticosteroid therapy and delayed NAI treatment were associated with prolonged A(H7N9) RNA shedding. NAI combination therapy and double-dose oseltamivir treatment were not associated with a reduced A(H7N9) shedding duration as compared to standard-dose oseltamivir.