Comparative epidemiology of influenza A and B viral infection in a subtropical region: a 7-year surveillance in Okinawa, Japan

Comparative epidemiology of influenza A and B viral infection in a subtropical region: a 7-year surveillance in Okinawa, Japan

Abstract Background The epidemic patterns of influenza B infection and their association with climate conditions are not well understood. Influenza surveillance in Okinawa is important for clarifying transmission patterns in both temperate and tropical regions. Using surveillance data, collected ove...

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Main Authors: Yoshikazu Iha, Takeshi Kinjo, Gretchen Parrott, Futoshi Higa, Hideaki Mori, Jiro Fujita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Influenza B
Epidemics
Seasonality
School-age
Climate condition
Temperature
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-016-1978-0

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