Volume 15, Number 3—March 2009
Perspective
Meeting the Challenge of Influenza Pandemic Preparedness in Developing Countries
David S. Fedson
Table 1
Relationship between time of onset of antiviral treatment and case-fatality rate in persons with avian influenza A (H5N1) disease in Indonesia, 2003–2007*
| Interval between onset of illness and treatment | No. cases | No. deaths | Case-fatality rate, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| <24 h | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 0–4 d | 11 | 5 | 45 |
| 0–6 d | 37 | 24 | 65 |
| >6 d |
49 |
40 |
82 |
| Any treatment | 86 | 64 | 74 |
| No treatment |
33 |
33 |
100 |
| All cases | 119 | 97 | 82 |
*Adapted from (7).
