The epidemiology of influenza

被引：51

作者：

Stephenson, I ^{[1
]}

Zambon, M

机构：

[1] Leicester Royal Infirm, Specialist Registrar Infect Dis, Leicester LE1 5WW, Leics, England

[2] Cent Publ Hlth Lab, Resp Virus Reference Unit, London NW19 8HT, England

来源：

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE-OXFORD | 2002年 / 52卷 / 05期

关键词：

antigenic shift; health care burden; influenza; morbidity; mortality; pandemic; surveillance;

D O I：

10.1093/occmed/52.5.241

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Influenza remains a globally important cause of febrile respiratory illness. Influenza virus activity in the community results in significant mortality, morbidity and economic disruption, particularly in those at high risk of developing complications, such as the elderly and those with underlying chronic medical conditions, including pulmonary disease and diabetes mellitus. The occurrence in Hong Kong in 1997 of avian influenza H5N1 in man, which resulted in six deaths, served to remind us of the importance of continuing surveillance and preparation for the next pandemic.

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