Influenza

Influenza A virus outbreak in Israel infected primarily neonates and infants

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, October 19th, 2004

An influenza A virus outbreak in Israel infected primarily neonates and infants.

According to scientists in Israel, "In the summer of 2003 in Jerusalem, Israel, 23 children were hospitalized with influenza A virus (A/Fujian/411/02-like virus) infection."

"The majority were neonates and infants. Clinical manifestations included neonatal fever, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia," said D.G. Wolf and coworkers, "and outcomes were favorable."

"Continued surveillance between epidemic seasons could allow early recognition of influenza strains that will appear in the following influenza season," coauthors suggested.

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