Journal article
Swine Outbreak of Pandemic Influenza A Virus on a Canadian Research Farm Supports Human-to-Swine Transmission
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Swine outbreaks of pandemic influenza A (pH1N1) suggest human introduction of the virus into herds. This study investigates a pH1N1 outbreak occurring on a swine research farm with 37 humans and 1300 swine in Alberta, Canada, from 12 June through 4 July 2009.
METHODS: The staff was surveyed about symptoms, vaccinations, and livestock exposures. Clinical findings were recorded, and viral testing and molecular characterization of …
Authors
Forgie SE; Keenliside J; Wilkinson C; Webby R; Lu P; Sorensen O; Fonseca K; Barman S; Rubrum A; Stigger E
Journal
Clinical Infectious Diseases, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 10–18
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
January 1, 2011
DOI
10.1093/cid/ciq030
ISSN
1058-4838