Isolation of influenza C virus during an outbreak of influenza A and B viruses

E. Greenbaum, A. Morag, Z. Zakay-Rones*

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Abstract

During the winter of 1996 to 1997 two cases of influenza C were confirmed, one by isolation and the second by serology (fourfold increase in hemagglutination inhibition antibodies). The cases of influenza C occurred during an outbreak of influenza A (H3N2) and B viruses. The positive isolation was from one of three throat washings sent to the laboratory, and the other case was from a group of 51 students participating in a study of influenza virus vaccination. It seems, therefore, that influenza C virus should also be considered when examining patients with respiratory infections during the influenza season.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1441-1442
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Clinical Microbiology
Volume36
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998

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