Outbreak of antiviral drug-resistant influenza a in long-term care facility, Illinois, USA, 2008.

ABSTRACT: An outbreak of oseltamivir-resistant influenza A (H1N1) occurred in a long-term care facility. Eight (47%) of 17 and 1 (6%) of 16 residents in 2 wards had oseltamivir-resistant influenza A virus (H1N1) infections. Initial outbreak response included treatment and prophylaxis with oseltamivir. The outbreak abated, likely because of infection control measures.

SUBMITTER: Dharan NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3044511 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature