| H1N1 outbreak in a Swiss military boot camp--observations and suggestions. | |
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PMID: 22144395 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY: The A(H1N1)pdm09 influenza virus is a highly contagious pathogen which caused the 2009 influenza pandemic. The virus is known to affect mainly younger people and may be a problem in crowded living conditions. The aim of the study was to describe a major A(H1N1)pdm09 outbreak in a Swiss military boot camp and to develop suggestions for similar future situations. METHODS: Retrospective chart analysis of a A(H1N1)pdm09 outbreak between 14 December and 23 December 2010. Symptoms, signs and lab parameters were documented. RESULTS: 105 of 750 male recruits were affected by the outbreak. All nasopharyngeal swabs of 16 patients with high fever were tested positive. Common clinical symptoms included high fever, myalgia and bronchitis with persistent cough and throat aches. Fever progression typically occurred in two peaks within three days. Median length of stay at the infirmary was 3 days (range: 0.5-9 days). CONCLUSION: A(H1N1)pdm09 has become a ubiquitous seasonal virus in the region. Complications were uncommon and non life threatening. In the event of new influenza outbreaks, hygienic and containment measures must be quickly and correctly implemented, in order to avoid an epidemic. This should also be considered in non-military settings like school camps or in retirement homes. |
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Authors:
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Victor Jeger; Alexandro Dünki; Marco Germann; Christoph Andreas Fux; Alexander Faas; Aristomenis K Exadaktylos; Andreas Stettbacher |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-11-30 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Swiss medical weekly Volume: 141 ISSN: 1424-3997 ISO Abbreviation: Swiss Med Wkly Publication Date: 2011 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-12-06 Completed Date: 2012-08-29 Revised Date: 2012-10-02 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100970884 Medline TA: Swiss Med Wkly Country: Switzerland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: w13307 Citation Subset: IM |
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Medical Corps, Swiss Armed Forces, Switzerland. victor.jeger[at]insel.ch |
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Adolescent Disease Outbreaks* Humans Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype* / isolation & purification Influenza, Human / epidemiology*, prevention & control, virology Male Military Personnel / statistics & numerical data* Nasopharynx / virology Retrospective Studies Switzerland / epidemiology Young Adult |
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