Molecular Evidence of Transmission of Influenza A/H1N1 2009 on a University Campus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the recent years, the data on the molecular epidemiology of influenza viruses have expanded enormously because of the availability of cutting-edge sequencing technologies. However, much of the information is from the temperate regions with few studies from tropical regions such as South-east Asia. Despite the fact that influenza has been known to transmit rapidly within semi-closed communities, such as military camps and educational institutions, data are limited from these communities.

Objectives

To determine the phylogeography of influenza viruses on a university campus, we examined the spatial distribution of influenza virus on the National University of Singapore (NUS) campus.

Methods

Consenting students from the NUS who sought medical attention at t

SUBMITTER: Virk RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5218485 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature