Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 cases in sub‑Himalayan region, 2014–2015 India.
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2016-01
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Current influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 strain severely involved many parts of the
country. The study was conducted to analyze the clinicoepidemiological trend
of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 cases from October 2014 to March 2015. Samples
processing was done as per the Center for Disease Control guidelines. A total
of 333 specimens were processed out of which influenza A(H1N1)pdm09
constituted 24% (81) of total, 5% (18) cases were seasonal influenza A virus
strains. Mean age group involved was 49 years with case fatality rate of 20%.
Patients died were 63% males and 44% had comorbidities, and among them,
38% patients died within 24 h of hospitalization. The mean age of comorbid
patients who died was 59 years; whereas the mean age of patients died having
no co‑morbidities was 41 years (P < 0.005). Mortality was seen among 81% (13)
of patients who were on ventilator support. Added mortality in specific human
group demands continuous surveillance monitoring followed by the detection
of mutation, even in susceptible animal population.
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Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, seasonal flu, surveillance
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Sharma Pooja, Gupta Swati, Singh Digvijay, Verma Santwana, Kanga Anil. Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 cases in sub‑Himalayan region, 2014–2015 India. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2016 Jan-Mar 59(1): 63-65.