The epidemiology and antigenic characterization of influenza viruses isolated in Curitiba, South Brazil

The epidemiology and antigenic characterization of influenza viruses isolated in Curitiba, South Brazil

Several studies conducted all over the world have reported that the influenza virus is associated with great morbidity and mortality rates. In this study, we analyzed the incidence of the influenza virus between 2000 and 2003 in Curitiba. We studied 1621 samples obtained from outpatients and hospita...

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Main Authors: Luine RR Vidal, Marilda M Siqueira, Meri B Nogueira, Sonia M Raboni, Luciane A Pereira, Gislene RA Takahashi, Indianara Rotta, Maria do Carmo Debur, Libera M Dalla-Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2008-03-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Subjects:
influenza virus
incidence
seasonality
antigenic characterization
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