Outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1-2009) linked to a dance club.
Ann Acad Med Singap
; 39(4): 299-4, 2010 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
This paper describes the epidemiology and control of a community outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1-2009) originating from a dance club in Singapore between June and July 2009. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Cases of novel influenza A (H1N1-2009) were confirmed using in-house probe-based real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Contact tracing teams from the Singapore Ministry of Health obtained epidemiological information from all cases via telephone.RESULTS:
A total of 48 cases were identified in this outbreak, of which 36 (75%) cases were patrons and dance club staff, and 12 (25%) cases were household members and social contacts. Mathematical modelling showed that this outbreak had a reproductive number of 1.9 to 2.1, which was similar to values calculated from outbreaks in naïve populations in other countries.CONCLUSION:
This transmission risk occurred within an enclosed space with patrons engaged in intimate social activities, suggesting that dance clubs are places conducive for the spread of the virus.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Brotes de Enfermedades
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Trazado de Contacto
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Comercio
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Baile
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Gripe Humana
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Subtipo H1N1 del Virus de la Influenza A
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Acad Med Singap
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Singapur