Epidemiological and virological characteristics of influenza in the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organization, 2006-2010.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influenza causes yearly seasonal epidemics and periodic pandemics. Global systems have been established to monitor the evolution and impact of influenza viruses, yet regional analysis of surveillance findings has been limited. This study describes epidemiological and virological characteristics of influenza during 2006-2010 in the World Health Organization's Western Pacific Region.

Methodology/principal findings

Influenza-like illness (ILI) and influenza virus data were obtained from the 14 countries with National Influenza Centres. Data were obtained directly from countries and from FluNet, the web-based tool of the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System. National influenza surveillance and participation in the global system increased over the five yea

SUBMITTER: Western Pacific Region Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3366627 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature