Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Cases in Nepal

Authors

  • N Kandel Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology, WHO.
  • J M Shrestha Avian Influenza Control Project, Department of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Population
  • B Upadhyay National Public Health Laboratory, Department of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Population.
  • A K Shrestha Avian Influenza Control Project, Department of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Population
  • G Shakya National Public Health Laboratory, Department of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Population.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.380

Abstract

We analyzed the data available in Nepal during this pandemic in order to determine the epidemiological, clinical and virological characteristics of pandemic influenza A in 2009. The test was conducted by real-time Reverse Transcription – Polymerase Chain Reaction on sample from patients with suspected influenza-like illnesses. Out of 538 cases were tested, 32 % were positive for pandemic influenza A 2009 and the infection rate was highest for cases of 11-20 years and lowest in >50 years of age.

Keywords: Influenza A ; pandemic; RT-PCR; surveillance.

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Published

2012-12-31

How to Cite

Kandel, N., Shrestha, J. M., Upadhyay, B., Shrestha, A. K., & Shakya, G. (2012). Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Cases in Nepal. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 52(188). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.380

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 188 (2012)

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Viewpoint

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