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Concurrent outbreaks of influenza A and influenza B

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2009

D. W. Spelman  and
C. J. McHardy
D. W. Spelman
Affiliation:
Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road, Prahran, Victoria 3181
C. J. McHardy
Affiliation:
Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road, Prahran, Victoria 3181
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During the winter of 1982 concurrent outbreaks of influenza A and influenza B occurred. The epidemiology and clinical features of 151 cases referred during this time are described, and patients are discussed according to age and presenting clinical syndrome: croup was the commonest presentation in young children, a typical influenza syndrome predominated in young adults, while older patients were more likely to have lower respiratory tract infection. There was no significant difference between the clinical features of influenza A and influenza B. Unusual clinical features include rash, exudative tonsillitis and the need for myringotomy during the course of influenza.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 94 , Issue 3 , June 1985 , pp. 331 - 339
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1985

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