Influenza A

New study shows how flu virus spreads in the home

Published in Cancer Weekly, April 12th, 2005

It only takes one child coming home with the flu for the virus to spread to phones, doorknobs and nearly 60% of surfaces in a household, according to a new study published by the Journal of Infection.

The study, conducted by researchers at The University of Arizona, studied the presence of Influenza A virus, the virus most commonly associated with the flu, in day care centers and in the homes of families with children enrolled in the programs.

In the centers, researchers found Influenza A on 53% of surfaces tested during the spring. In homes, during March 2003, where one child had the flu, the number was higher - 59% of all surfaces tested...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-04-12)

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