Conference
Zanamivir use during transmission of amantadine-resistant influenza A in a nursing home
Abstract
Background: Nursing home influenza outbreaks are common. Amantadine is effective for prophylaxis, but fails to control all outbreaks. We describe an outbreak of influenza A which continued due to amantadine resistance. Zanamivir use was associated with termination of the outbreak. Outbreak: The outbreak occurred in a 176-bed residential home for the elderly. Cases of respiratory illness started on March 5, and three of four nasopharyngeal swabs …
Authors
Li Y; Lee C; Loeb M; Phillips A; Nesbitt J; Smith K; Fearon M; McArthur MM; Mazzulli T; McGeer A
Volume
1219
Pagination
pp. 823-828
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
10 2001
DOI
10.1016/s0531-5131(01)00362-4
Conference proceedings
International Congress Series
ISSN
0531-5131