How is invasive pneumococcal disease diagnosed in adults?
In communities where flu is circulating, treatment with flu antiviral agents is recommended for all hospitalized patients with confirmed, probable or suspected 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu and for outpatients who are at higher risk for flu-related complications. Empiric treatment of patients hospitalized with invasive pneumococcal disease should include both flu antiviral agents and appropriate antibiotic therapy. For more information on treatment of influenza, see “Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season”.
