Seroprevalence of a novel influenza A (H3N2) variant virus in the Japanese population

Jpn J Infect Dis. 2013;66(6):549-51. doi: 10.7883/yoken.66.549.

Abstract

Antibody distribution to a novel swine-origin influenza A (H3N2) variant virus among different age groups in Japan was determined by hemagglutination-inhibition assay. Japanese children in the age group 1-14 years were at a higher risk than those in older age groups.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype / immunology
  • Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / immunology
  • Japan / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral