Limited novel influenza A (H1N1) 09 infection in travelling high‐school tour group

摘要: Please cite this paper as: Mardani et al. (2011) Limited novel influenza A (H1N1) 09 infection in travelling high-school tour group. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses 5(1), 47–51. Background  single case of was identified by PCR among a New Zealand group that toured California April 2009. Close monitoring the their contacts 11 other members with respiratory symptoms who were investigated. In all nine instances where nasopharyngeal swabs indicated, tests negative for PCR. Objective  To determine whether serology could identify any cases had not been detected PCR. Methods  Acute convalescent serological testing antibodies against pandemic 2009 seasonal viruses using haemagglutination inhibition assays microneutralisation assays. Results  Serological analysis symptomatic further possible infection. The tested because he or she already received prophylaxis oseltamivir. Conclusions  These findings suggest limited despite prolonged periods close contact during travel. Furthermore, multiple public health interventions are likely to have effectively prevented an outbreak following group’s return.