Containing Influenza Outbreaks with Antiviral Use in Long ‐Term Care Facilities in Taiwan, 2008–2014
ConclusionsEarly initiation of antiviral treatment may reduce the magnitude of influenza outbreaks. Clinicians should identify influenza patients and start antiviral use early to prevent large outbreaks in LTCFs.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - November 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Hao ‐Yuan Cheng, Wan‐Chin Chen, Yu‐Ru Chou, Angela Song‐En Huang, Wan‐Ting Huang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The transmission dynamics and diversity of human metapneumovirus in Peru
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Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - November 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Simon Pollett, Nidia S Trov ão, Yi Tan, John‐Sebastian Eden, Rebecca A Halpin, Jayati Bera, Suman R Das, David Wentworth, Victor Ocaña, Silvia M Mendocilla, Carlos Álvarez, Maria E Calisto, Josefina Garcia, Eric Halsey, Julia S Ampuero, Martha I Nels Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Human Bocavirus and Human Metapneumovirus in Hospitalized Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Illness in Changsha, China
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Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - November 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Jie ‐ying Zhou, Ying Peng, Xiao‐you Peng, Han‐chun Gao, Ya‐ping Sun, Le‐yun Xie, Li‐li Zhong, Zhao‐jun Duan, Zhi‐ping Xie, You‐de Cao Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Five years of monitoring for the emergence of oseltamivir resistance in patients with influenza A infections in the Influenza Resistance Information Study (IRIS)
ConclusionsOseltamivir resistance was only detected during antiviral treatment, with the highest incidence occurring among 1–5‐year‐olds. Resistance delayed viral clearance, but had no impact on symptom resolution.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - November 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Bruno Lina, Charles Boucher, Albert Osterhaus, Arnold S. Monto, Martin Schutten, Richard J Whitley, Jonathan S. Nguyen ‐Van‐Tam Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Comparison of the three waves of avian influenza A(H7N9) virus circulation since live poultry markets were permanently closed in the main urban areas in Zhejiang Province July, 2014 –June, 2017
ConclusionEpidemiological characteristics of human cases infected with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus had generally remained unchanged since the massive closure of LPMs in the main urban area of Zhejiang province. The sudden increase of the number of H7N9 cases in the fifth wave were mainly attributed to the excessive cases reported from areas where LPMs were not permanently closed.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - November 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Wei Cheng, Xiaoxiao Wang, Ye Shen, Zhao Yu, Shelan Liu, Jian Cai, Enfu Chen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Live ‐attenuated influenza virus vaccine reduces virus shedding of newborn piglets in the presence of maternal antibody
This study indicates that intranasal vaccination with a truncated NS1 live attenuated IAV‐S vaccine of newborn piglets with maternal antibodies can be a valuable tool for reducing the prevalence of heterologous H1N2 and H3N2 IAV‐S in pig herds.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - November 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Marika Genzow, Christa Goodell, Troy J Kaiser, Wesley Johnson, Marc Eichmeyer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Effects of the Attributable Fraction and the Duration of Symptoms on Burden Estimates of Influenza ‐Associated Respiratory Illnesses in a High HIV‐Prevalence Setting, South Africa, 2013‐2015
ConclusionThe marginal differences between unadjusted and INF‐AF adjusted rates are unlikely to affect policies on prioritization of interventions. HIV‐infected individuals experienced an increased risk of influenza‐associated illness and may benefit more from annual influenza immunization. The use of a symptom duration cut‐off of ≤10 days may underestimate influenza‐associated disease burden, especially in older individuals.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - November 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Stefano Tempia, Sibongile Walaza, Jocelyn Moyes, Adam L. Cohen, Claire von Mollendorf, Meredith L. McMorrow, Sarona Mhlanga, Florette K. Treurnicht, Marietjie Venter, Marthi Pretorius, Orienka Hellferscee, Nicole Wolter, Anne von Gottberg, Arthemon Nguwen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The antiviral effects of RSV fusion inhibitor, MDT ‐637, on clinical isolates, vs its achievable concentrations in the human respiratory tract and comparison to ribavirin
BackgroundRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) viral load and disease severity associate, and the timing of viral load and disease run in parallel. An antiviral must be broadly effective against the natural spectrum of RSV genotypes and must attain concentrations capable of inhibiting viral replication within the human respiratory tract. ObjectivesWe evaluated a novel RSV fusion inhibitor, MDT‐637, and compared it with ribavirin for therapeutic effect in vitro to identify relative therapeutic doses achievable in humans. MethodMDT‐637 and ribavirin were co‐incubated with RSV in HEp‐2 cells. Quantitative PCR assessed vi...
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - October 30, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Young ‐In Kim, Rajat Pareek, Ryan Murphy, Lisa Harrison, Eric Farrell, Robert Cook, John DeVincenzo Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Impact of patient characteristics and treatment procedures on hospitalization cost and length of stay in Japanese patients with influenza: A structural equation modelling approach
ConclusionsIn Japan, the economic burden due to influenza‐related hospitalizations for both children and the elderly is considerable and is further impacted by associated comorbidities, diagnostic tests and procedures that prolong the LOS. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - October 27, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Rosarin Sruamsiri, Sameh Ferchichi, Aur élien Jamotte, Mondher Toumi, Hiroshi Kubo, Jörg Mahlich Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

T cell epitope Content Comparison (EpiCC) of swine H1 influenza A virus hemagglutinin
ConclusionEpiCC thresholds can be evaluated for predictive accuracy of protection in future efficacy studies. EpiCC may also complement HI cross‐reactivity and phylogeny for selection of influenza strains in vaccine development.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - October 20, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Andres H. Guti érrez, Vicki Rapp‐Gabrielson, Frances E. Terry, Crystal Loving, Leonard Moise, William D. Martin, Anne S. De Groot Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Assessing the reporting quality of influenza outbreaks in the community
ConclusionsThe development of explicit reporting guidelines specifically geared towards reporting of outbreak investigations proved to be useful. Providing information on patient characteristics, investigation details in introduction and results, as well as addressing limitations that could have biased the findings were frequently missing in the published reports.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - October 20, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Calvin Lo, Dominik Mertz, Mark Loeb Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Mortality burden from seasonal influenza and 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza in Beijing, China, 2007 ‐2013
ConclusionsInfluenza is an important contributor to mortality in Beijing, especially among those aged ≥65 years. These results support current policies to give priority to older adults for seasonal influenza vaccination and help to define the populations at highest risk for death that could be targeted for pandemic influenza vaccination.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - October 20, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Shuangsheng Wu, Zaihua Wei, Carolyn M Greene, Peng Yang, Jianting Su, Ying Song, A Danielle Iuliano, Quanyi Wang Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Epidemiology and burden of influenza in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses,Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 293-298, March 2018. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - October 16, 2017 Category: Virology Source Type: research

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Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses,Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 293-298, March 2018. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - October 16, 2017 Category: Virology Source Type: research

WHO guide on the economic evaluation of influenza vaccination
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses,Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 211-219, March 2018. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - October 11, 2017 Category: Virology Source Type: research