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Analysis on the aetiology of influenza in children in Tianjin / 中华流行病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology ; (12): 19-21, 2003.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-244238
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyse the pathogen of child patients with influenza in Tianjin area.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The influenza virus isolation was performed by MDCK cells and embryonated eggs. The identification of the isolates was carried out with hemagglutination (HA) and hemagglutination inhibition (HI) tests.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Two hundred and thirty-eight throat swab specimens from children with influenza-like illness were collected in Tianjin area from Oct. 2001 to Mar. 2002 and 64 strains (26.9%) of influenza virus were isolated. Data showed that there were 42 strains (65.6%) of A (H3N2) subtype, 13 strains (20.3%) of A (H1N1) subtype and 9 strains (14.1%) of B type in these positive isolates. All the isolated viruses grew very well in MDCK cells and hemagglutinated with human "O" red blood cells, and most (62/64 strains) of them were able to multiply in embryonated chick eggs. However, there were only 3 isolates with HA positive in inoculating embryonated eggs with the specimens. Meanwhile, it was revealed that out of 55 strains of A type viruses, 53 strains (96.4%) were from O to D phase, 2 strain of A (H3N2) were D phase characters and all B type isolated viruses being D phase properties.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>There were three endemic types of influenza viruses-A (H3N2), A (H1N1) and B type in Tianjin area, with A, the main type.</p>
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Influenza A virus / Influenza B virus / Genetic Variation / Virology / Hemagglutination Inhibition Tests / Hemagglutination Tests / China / Epidemiology / Classification / Influenza, Human Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Epidemiology Year: 2003 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Influenza A virus / Influenza B virus / Genetic Variation / Virology / Hemagglutination Inhibition Tests / Hemagglutination Tests / China / Epidemiology / Classification / Influenza, Human Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Epidemiology Year: 2003 Type: Article