Incidence, Seasonality and Mortality Associated with Influenza Pneumonia in Thailand: 2005–2008

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Authors

James Mark Simmerman · Ministry of Public Health

Malinee Chittaganpitch · Ministry of Public Health

Jens Levy · Ministry of Public Health

Somrak Chantra · Ministry of Public Health

Susan A. Maloney · Ministry of Public Health

Timothy M. Uyeki · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Peera Areerat

Abstract

Background: Data on the incidence, seasonality and mortality associated with influenza in subtropical low and middle income countries are limited. Prospective data from multiple years are needed to develop vaccine policy and treatment guidelines, and improve pandemic preparedness.

Topics & Keywords

Influenza Virus Research Studies Respiratory viral infections research Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 4, Issue 11, pp. e7776-e7776

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0007776

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