Early detection of pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Bangladesh

Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 Jan;18(1):146-9. doi: 10.3201/eid1801.101996.

Abstract

To explore Bangladesh's ability to detect novel influenza, we examined a series of laboratory-confirmed pandemic (H1N1) 2009 cases. During June-July 2009, event-based surveillance identified 30 case-patients (57% travelers); starting July 29, sentinel sites identified 252 case-patients (1% travelers). Surveillance facilitated response weeks before the spread of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 infection to the general population.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antigens, Viral
  • Antiviral Agents / pharmacology
  • Bangladesh / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / drug effects
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology
  • Influenza, Human / virology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Oseltamivir / pharmacology
  • Pandemics*
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Oseltamivir