The following article that you will read perform an algorithm guidance diagram regarding the screening phase for Novel H1N1 Influenza A or formerly called Swine Flu as issued of 6/23/2009. This flow chart diagram is an interim guidance adapted from the CDC by State and Local Health Departments, Hospitals, and Clinicians in Regions with few or no reported Cases of Swine Flu.
As The CDC recommendations, patients presenting to providers participating in the US Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINet) who meet the case definition of influenza-like illness (ILI), or admitted to the hospital with an ILI should be tested with a nasopharingeal swab.
In the article herein you will be explained about the definitions of each step of the Swine Flu Screening Algorithm Guidance such as Influenza-like illness, H1N1 Testing, Antiviral Treatment, Close Contact, Case (H1N1), Suspect case (H1N1), Congregate risk setting, Antiviral Prophylaxis, and the Unprotected HCW/responder, in brief explanations.
Have a complete the guideline article of 2009 Algorithm Guidance on The Screening of “Swine Flu” H1N1 Influenza A in pdf filetype (source: cdc.gov and sdcms.org)
