RSV is here (and Influenza B!)
We have now reached endemic rates of circulating RSV in the Southern California area. Last week we hit a positive rate of 18% of specimens submitted. This was a quick jump from 8.7% the previous week. We are also seeing quite a bit of influenza, primarily influenza B. Per the CDC's website:
"Influenza viruses identified so far include 2009 H1N1 viruses, influenza A (H3N2) viruses and influenza B viruses. These viruses remain similar to the viruses chosen for the 2010-2011 flu vaccine, and remain susceptible to the antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir"
Stay tuned for more updates as the season continues. Happy Holidays from the LABUGS blog!
"Influenza viruses identified so far include 2009 H1N1 viruses, influenza A (H3N2) viruses and influenza B viruses. These viruses remain similar to the viruses chosen for the 2010-2011 flu vaccine, and remain susceptible to the antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir"
Stay tuned for more updates as the season continues. Happy Holidays from the LABUGS blog!
posted by csmcid at 12/23/2010 10:11:00 AM
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