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Title
Dominant influenza A(H3N2) and B/Yamagata virus circulation in EU/EEA, 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons, respectively
Author(s)
Adlhoch, Cornelia | Snacken, René | Melidou, Angeliki | Ionescu, Silviu | Penttinen, Pasi | European Influenza Surveillance Network | Casas Flecha, Inmaculada ISCIII | Delgado-Sanz, Concepcion ISCIII | Larrauri, Amparo ISCIII | Oliva Dominguez, Jesus Angel ISCIII | Pozo Sanchez, Francisco ISCIII
Date issued
2018-03
Citation
Euro Surveill. 2018 Mar;23(13):18-00146.
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Inglés
Abstract
We use surveillance data to describe influenza A and B virus circulation over two consecutive seasons with excess all-cause mortality in Europe, especially in people aged 60 years and older. Influenza A(H3N2) virus dominated in 2016/17 and B/Yamagata in 2017/18. The latter season was prolonged with positivity rates above 50% among sentinel detections for at least 12 weeks. With a current west-east geographical spread, high influenza activity might still be expected in eastern Europe.
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Adolescent | Adult | Aged | Aged, 80 and over | Child | Child, Preschool | Disease Outbreaks | Europe | Female | Humans | Infant | Infant, Newborn | Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype | Influenza B virus | Influenza, Human | Intensive Care Units | Male | Middle Aged | Population Surveillance | Seasons | Sentinel Surveillance | Severity of Illness Index | Young Adult
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