Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 Co-infections in California, USA, September 2020-April 2021

Emerg Infect Dis. 2021 Nov;27(11):2923-2926. doi: 10.3201/eid2711.211129. Epub 2021 Sep 29.

Abstract

During September 1, 2020-April 30, 2021, the California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, USA, received 255 positive influenza molecular test results that matched with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 molecular test results; 58 (23%) persons were co-infected. Influenza activity was minimal in California, and co-infections were sporadic.

Keywords: COVID-19; California; SARS-CoV-2; United States; co-infections; coronavirus disease; influenza; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; viruses; zoonoses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Coinfection* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Influenza, Human* / epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • SARS-CoV-2