Abstract
During the winter of 1982 concurrent outbreaks of influenza A and influenza B occurred. The epidemiology and clinical features of 151 cases referred during this time are described, and patients are discussed according to age and presenting clinical syndrome: croup was the commonest presentation in young children, a typical influenza syndrome predominated in young adults, while older patients were more likely to have lower respiratory tract infection. There was no significant difference between the clinical features of influenza A and influenza B. Unusual clinical features include rash, exudative tonsillitis and the need for myringotomy during the course of influenza.
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