Seasonal influenza activity in the world, 2008
This summary provides an updated report of seasonal influenza activity for weeks 35-36. It does not include reports of avian influenza in humans, which are available at the avian influenza page.
Seasonal influenza activity in the world, weeks 35-36 (as of 12 September 2008)
During the weeks 35–36, overall influenza activity in the southern hemisphere declined, except for Australia where local activity was reported and New Zealand where widespread outbreak was seen. Activity was low in the rest of the world.
Australia. Local influenza activity with co-circulation of A and B viruses detected.
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. A decline in the activity of influenza A(H3) and A(H1) viruses was observed. Both B/Yamagata and B/Victoria lineage viruses were detected.
New Zealand. Influenza activity remained widespread with influenza B viruses predominating and A(H3) co-circulating. The majority of B viruses detected were from the B/Victoria lineage.
Between weeks 35 to 36, sporadic influenza activity was detected in Argentina (A,B), Brazil (A), Canada (A,B), Chile (B) Japan (H3).
Belgium, Cameroon, Honduras, Islamic Republic of Iran, Mongolia, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia and Switzerland reported no influenza activity.
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