Journal article
Longitudinal Study of Influenza Molecular Viral Shedding in Hutterite Communities
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The nature of influenza viral shedding during naturally acquired infection is not well understood.
METHODS: A cohort study was conducted in Hutterite colonies in Alberta, Canada. Flocked nasal swabs were collected during 3 influenza seasons (2007-2008 to 2009-2010) from both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals infected with influenza. Samples were tested by real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction for influenza …
Authors
Loeb M; Singh PK; Fox J; Russell ML; Pabbaraju K; Zarra D; Wong S; Neupane B; Singh P; Webby R
Journal
Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 206, No. 7, pp. 1078–1084
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
October 1, 2012
DOI
10.1093/infdis/jis450
ISSN
0022-1899