Case finding of Influenza A(H1N1)2009 in Belgium in the early pandemic

作者: S Quoilin , I Thomas , C Gérard , B Brochier , J Bots

DOI: 10.1186/0778-7367-68-2-53

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摘要: As soon as a possible worldwide spread of new Influenza A virus was announced, Belgian health authorities decided to intervene in order delay the population [1,2]. The delaying strategy started on 26 April 2009 based systematic case finding Influ-enza A(H1N1)2009 travellers returning from affected areas and their contacts for purpose taking individual control measures. From 13 July onwards, Interministerial Coordination Committee announced switch mitigation phase [1]. This required appropriate surveillance influenza-like illnesses. The sentinel general practitioners (SGPs) network seasonal influenza reinforced took over system [3]. We report enhanced case-based first cases up subsequent till start (3 October 2009) classical flu period.

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